Spicy Crab and Prawn Fritters
These fritters are the perfect appetizer or main course. They are packed with flavor and have a bit of a kick to them. The best part is that they are so easy to make. All you need is some fresh crabmeat, prawns, and a few simple ingredients. In no time at all, you’ll have a delicious dish that everyone will love.
What is the difference between a prawn and a shrimp?
Prawns are larger and have a longer, more distinct body shape than shrimp. They also have three pairs of claws on their legs, while shrimp only have two pairs.
What is the best way to cook these fritters?
The best way to cook prawns is to either fry them, grill them, or deep fry them.
What is the nutritional value of Crab and Prawn Fritters?
Spicy Crab and Prawn Fritters are a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. They are also low in calories and carbohydrates.
What is the difference between a prawn and a shrimp?
Prawns are larger than shrimp with a longer more distinct body shape. They also have three pairs of claws on their legs while shrimp only have two pairs.
Also try our recipes for Potato cakes with piquante pepper salsa or Homemade classic Prawn cocktail.
Spicy Crab and Prawn Fritters
Ingredients
- 200 g prawns large, shelled, uncooked
- 170 g crab meat if tinned, drain it
- ½ tblsp red curry paste
- 1 spring onion
- 1 tblsp coriander (cilantro) chopped
- 1 tsp fresh lemon grass chopped
- 1 garlic clove peeled
- 1 red chilli seeded & chopped
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- olive oil
Instructions
- Dry and drain the prawns and crab meat as much as possible. Blend or process the prawns, crab meat, garlic, curry paste, green onion, herbs and chilli with about half the egg until just combined. The consistency will depend how much water the prawns have absorbed.
- Then add the breadcrumbs and form a homogenic dough. If the mixture is still wet enough, form into patties.
- Using your hands, shape into fritter shapes. The mixture can still be quite wet at this point. Place in the fridge to rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan and cook fritters, in batches, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with a dipping sauce.
