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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Sandwiches

    The Best Prawn Sandwich

    Published: Aug 11, 2021 · Modified: Sep 14, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Chunky prawns mixed with a creamy Sriracha sauce and loaded in to a baguette with crisp greens make lunch time much more exciting. Ready in under 10 minutes, this prawn sandwich is going to transform lunchtimes. Easy to adapt and bursting with flavour, this is the perfect make at home pub grub.

    Two baguettes filled with salad and prawns in a creamy sauce.

    The meal that we struggle with the most is lunch. We don't have a lot of time and sandwiches can get boring really quickly. This prawn sandwich is far from boring thanks to the Sriracha mayo and slices of avocado that compliment the prawns perfectly. Mix it up with different bread and salad and you never have to have it the same way twice.

    For some more exciting ways to use prawns, take a look at our Prawn Jalfrezi, Garlic Prawn Spaghetti or Prawn and Chorizo Pasta.

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • Step by step
    • Health benefits of prawns
    • Variations 
    • What to serve with a prawn sandwich
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Extra tips
    • More sandwich recipes
    • Recipe
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    Why you will love it

    • An exciting lunch option - Lunch is probably my least favourite meal. I don't have a lot of time, usually just enough for a sandwich or salad, but I can get bored of the same things. This makes lunchtime far more exciting. Forget boring sandwiches and give this a try.
    • A delicious way to eat prawns - If you are a bit unsure of cooking with prawns, this is an easy place to start.
    • Adaptable - Once you have the prawns in the sauce, the rest of this recipe is really adaptable. Change the bread and change the salad or even add some vegetables. We have given some options below.
    • Pub grub at home - Who doesn't love a pub lunch? I usually go for a prawn baguette, so making this at home is much cheaper. Pint of beer on the side is optional.

    Ingredients needed

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    • Baguette - Whilst we call this recipe a sandwich, we have actually used a baguette. We find it makes a nice change from two slices of bread and we love the crunchiness. You could use a good sourdough bread, or even make this in a bagel.
    • Prawns - We used frozen cooked king prawns, and defrosted them. If you are using raw prawns, then cooking times will vary.
    • Mayonnaise - This is where the creaminess of the sauce comes from. We used reduced fat, to lower the calories, however you could use full fat if you prefer. It would change the nutritional information though. If you wanted to make this a little lighter, you could use reduced fat Greek yoghurt instead.
    • Sriracha - If you have never had Sriracha mayo, then you are missing out. You can buy it in a bottle, but we prefer to make it ourselves so we can make it as spicy as we like. You could swap Sriracha for a sweet chilli sauce, or your favourite chilli sauce if you prefer.
    • Lime - A little squeeze of lime juice really lightens the sauce up and adds some freshness. You could use lemon instead. If you want to give it more of an intense lime flavour, then add a little lime zest too.
    • Little gem lettuce - We love some crunchy salad in a sandwich, and little gem is one of our favourites. You could use iceberg or romaine instead, or a mixture.
    • Rocket - Add some peppery flavour by using rocket (arugula) lettuce with the little gem.
    • Avocado - This adds some creaminess and helps balance out the spiciness from the Sriracha. Prawn and avocado are also a wining combination.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    Step by step

    One: Fry the prawns in a little oil for 2 minutes. Allow to cool.

    Prawns cooking in a frying pan.

    Two: In a bowl mix the mayonnaise, sriracha and lime juice.

    Mayonnaise, sriracha sauce and lime juice in a bowl, before and after mixing.

    Three: Add the prawns to the sauce and mix well.

    The prawns and sauce in a bowl before and after mixing.

    Four: Slice the baguettes lengthways, being careful not to cut all the way through. Butter the bread (optional).

    Two baguettes sliced lengthways and buttered.

    Five: Add the little gem lettuce, rocket (arugula), avocado slices and then the prawns. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the prawns.

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    Health benefits of prawns

    Prawns are a low-in-fat protein source and they are so versatile. You can use them in pasta, salads, sandwiches and so much more. They are a good source of selenium, which is one of the most effective antioxidants at maintaining healthy cells. They also contain high levels of zinc, which is important to develop a healthy immune system.

    We use avocado in this prawn sandwich too and they are also abundant in vitamins K, C, B5, B6, E, folate and potassium. They are full of fibre and can also help to reduce cholesterol and help with eye health. Pretty much the ideal superfood!

    Prawns in a creamy sauce in a sandwich with lettuce.

    Variations 

    Bread - We love the texture you get from a baguette - the soft and fluffy insides with the crispy outside. However, you could go a more traditional sandwich route and use 2 slices of bread. Sourdough is our favourite, but anything will work. This is quite a loaded sandwich though, so you want something strong that will hold the fillings.

    Other bread type products that will work with this filling are wraps, bagels, brioche rolls or ciabatta.

    Prawns - The prawns really are the star of the dish, however if they aren't your thing or you fancy a change, then you could use grilled and flaked salmon or even a tin of tuna instead. If you didn't want fish at all, then cooked chunks of chicken work.

    Vegetables - We love anything that you can add extra vegetables to. We just added some salad greens, however you could pack some spinach in to the baguettes for an iron boost or you could even add some roasted vegetables. We love roasted peppers, courgette and artichoke.

    Sauce - This is a simple and flavour packed sauce that mixes mayo, lime and sriracha. However, you could go the more traditional route and make your own Marie Rose sauce.

    What to serve with a prawn sandwich

    This prawn sandwich is pretty filling by itself, however we are a big fan of side dishes. If you want some extra carbs in your life (and who doesn't?), then why not try our Air Fryer Chips, Celeriac Chips or Garlic Potato Wedges?

    If you want some salad on the side then our No Mayo Coleslaw, Grilled Little Gem Salad or Broccoli Salad are the perfect addition.

    However, we are a big fan of some crisps on the side, especially salt and vinegar crisps. It makes us feel like we are in a pub! Have you tried our homemade garlic crisps?

    Two prawn baguettes on a wooden serving board.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I have to cook the prawns?

    If you are using already cooked prawns, then you don't have to fry these. However, we like to fry them in a little oil for a couple of minutes just to give them a little crispiness.

    Does the bread need buttering?

    No, you don't have to butter it because the sauce on the prawns makes sure it isn't dry. However, we find that buttering the baguette takes this sandwich to the next level.

    How to store prawn sandwiches

    If you have leftovers of these wraps, or if you want to make extra, then you can wrap them up and keep them in foil and they will store in the fridge until the next day. They might get a big soggy though, so they are always best eaten fresh. If you wanted to make part of it in advance, you could always chop up your salad ingredients and then assemble the sandwiches just before serving.

    Is this prawn sandwich gluten free?

    If you use gluten free bread, and make sure there is no other cross contamination, then these are gluten free sandwiches.

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    Extra tips

    • You could add some extra flavour by seasoning the prawns before frying them. Cajun seasoning would work well.
    • Swap the baguette for sourdough or a bagel for something a little different.
    • You can make the sauce sweeter by adding a pinch or sugar, or add a generous amount of black pepper for something with a bit more spice.
    • The amount of lime juice used will depend on how juicy your lime is. If it isn't very juicy, then use half a lime instead.

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    Recipe

    The best prawn sandwich on a striped napkin next to bunches of salad leaves.

    The Best Prawn Sandwich

    By: Dannii
    Ready in under 10 minutes, this prawn sandwich is going to transform lunchtimes. Easy to adapt and full of flavour - the perfect make at home pub grub.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: British
    Prep: 5 minutes mins
    Cook: 2 minutes mins
    Total: 7 minutes mins
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 534kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 200 g (7 oz) Cooked king prawns
    • 2 Baguettes - (about 85g/3oz each)
    • 0.25 Lime - juice only
    • 3 tablespoon Mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
    • 0.5 Little gem lettuce
    • 10 g (0.5 cups) Rocket (arugula)
    • 0.5 Avocado - sliced

    Instructions

    • Heat 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil in a pan and fry 200 g Cooked king prawns for 2 minutes. Allow to cool.
    • In a bowl mix 3 tablespoon Mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce and juice of 0.25 Lime.
    • Add the cooled prawns to the sauce and mix well.
    • Slice 2 Baguettes lengthways, being careful not to cut all the way through. Butter the bread (optional).
    • Add 0.5 Little gem lettuce, 10 g Rocket (arugula), slices of 0.5 Avocado and then the prawns. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the prawns.

    Notes

    • You could add some extra flavour by seasoning the prawns before frying them. Cajun seasoning would work well.
    • Swap the baguette for sourdough or a bagel for something a little different.
    • You can make the sauce sweeter by adding a pinch or sugar, or add a generous amount of black pepper for something with a bit more spice.
    • The amount of lime juice used will depend on how juicy your lime is. If it isn't very juicy, then use half a lime instead.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1baguette | Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 1851mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jess

      August 12, 2021 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      Anything that uses sriracha sauce is a winner for me!

      Reply
    2. Pam

      August 12, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      I so agree about struggling to make lunches interesting. This great sandwich really livened things up for us. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    3. Claudia Lamascolo

      August 12, 2021 at 3:03 pm

      5 stars
      Wow what a great idea in a sandwich this is heaven on a plate!

      Reply
    4. Stephanie

      August 12, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      So I had made fish sandwiches before, but never thought about putting shrimp in! It was great for something different than normal. My husband and I both really enjoyed this recipe.

      Reply
    5. Tracy

      August 12, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      This is a new favorite in our house! It is so so good, we're always looking for new sandwich ideas and this is such a great one!

      Reply

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