Prawn Rolls

These prawn rolls are a coastal-inspired twist on a classic hot dog—light, creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh textures. They bring together buttery sautéed prawns, cool cucumber, chives, and a creamy mayo-based filling, all stuffed into soft brioche buns and topped with lettuce and a dash of chilli oil.

The dish begins by pan-searing garlic-seasoned king prawns in butter until they’re juicy and aromatic. These are then chopped and mixed with diced cucumber, spring onions, chives, and a spicy mayo dressing. Once spooned into a toasted bun with crisp lettuce, each bite is cool, crunchy, and savoury with just a hint of heat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Light Yet Filling: Balanced between richness and freshness.

  • Fast & Simple: From stove to table in under 20 minutes.

  • Perfect Summer Meal: Ideal for sunny picnics or casual lunches.

  • Gourmet Feel: Feels fancy without needing fancy ingredients.

Ideal For

  • Quick lunches that don’t compromise on flavor.

  • Light dinner options or elevated finger food.

  • Seafood lovers looking for something new beyond curries or stir-fries.

Prawn Rolls

Buttery brioche rolls filled with garlic prawns and crunchy veggies.

Ingredients

For the Prawns

  • 300g king prawns, deveined

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Filling

  • Cooked & chopped king prawns (from above)

  • 2 spring onion greens, finely sliced

  • ½ cup diced cucumber (or celery, if preferred)

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives

  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 1 tsp chilli oil

  • Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

To Serve

  • 4 brioche hot dog rolls

  • Mini gem lettuce leaves

  • Extra chopped chives

  • Paprika (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Prawns
    Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and the prawns.
    Season with paprika, onion powder, and black pepper.
    Sauté for 3–4 minutes, or until prawns are pink and opaque.
    Remove from heat and allow to cool.

  2. Make the Filling
    Once cooled, chop the prawns into large chunks.
    In a bowl, combine with spring onions, cucumber, chives, mayonnaise, chilli oil, salt, and black pepper.
    Mix well and set aside.

  3. Assemble the Rolls
    Slice and lightly toast the brioche rolls.
    Line each roll with mini gem lettuce, then generously fill with the prawn mixture.
    Garnish with extra chives and a sprinkle of paprika.

  4. Serve
    Serve immediately as a fresh, satisfying snack or light meal.

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