Goan Shrimp Cutlets – Easy Prawn Cutlet Recipe

Last Updated on April 8, 2021 by Babita

Goan Shrimp Cutlets are scrumptiously delightful patties made with shrimps (prawns), grated coconut and other fresh ingredients. This recipe for shrimp cutlet is not only easy but it is quick to make as well.

If you love seafood then you have to definitely try this recipe. Every ingredients that you need for this prawn cutlet is easily found in your refrigerator. Even the process to make is quick and simple.

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About the Recipe:

This recipe for Goan Shrimp Cutlets are from Goa which is a coastal State in the Southern Western region of India. Fresh seafood as well as coconut play an most part in the local cuisine as they are abundant there. The inclusion of fresh ingredients add a flavorful yet unique taste to the recipes.

Goan Shrimp Cutlets are traditionally known as Goan Prawn Cutlets in English. Prawn is the word used for shrimp in India. Since shrimp is a common word that is used, I decided to name this recipe shrimp cutlet instead of prawn cutlet.

These shrimps cutlets are one of my favorite recipes to make because of how simple the ingredients as well as the process to make them is.

Texture of the Shrimp Cutlets

The texture of these shrimp cutlets is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The crispiness is because the cutlets are coated with semolina which is similar to the texture of cornmeal.

What are the other Names for Goan Shrimp Cutlets

Goan Shrimp Cutlets are actually known as Goan Prawn Cutlets. Prawn is the word they use for shrimp in India. These shrimps cutlets are also known as Prawn Dangar or Sungtache Dangar. Sungta means shrimps or prawns and Dangar/Dangaar means cutlets.

Ingredients for Cutlets

• 1 lb uncooked shrimps (approx 40 pcs), peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 finely chopped green chilis
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 3/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp small dry shrimps (optional)
• 1/2 cup fine semolina (rava)
• oil for frying (approx 1/2 cup)

What size of Shrimps to Use for this Recipe

You can use any size shrimps for this recipe as long as you stick to the proportions/measurements. If you are using small shrimps, then you don’t have to do anything. However, if you are using large shrimps, you will need to chop them into small bites sizes pieces or chop them in the mini-processor like I have done (See video in the recipe card below).

How to Make Goan Shrimp Cutlets

• Rinse the shrimps under running water and set it aside to drain.
• Next add the shrimps into a mini food processor and coarsely chop them.
• Transfer the chopped shrimps into another bowl. Add coconut, onion, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, and salt. Mix well.
• Take a handful of this shrimp mixture and form it into patties.
• Coat both sides of the patties with fine semolina (rava).
• In a frying pan heat oil. Add the patties and shallow fry for 1 1/2 min to 2 mins on each side.
• Remove from oil and drain it on some paper towel until it is ready to be served.

How to Serve the Goan Shrimp Cutlets

The Shrimp Cutlets can be eaten as a side with lunch or dinner. You can also serve it as an appetizer or starter. My husband likes to make a burger out of it. I will have that recipe for you in the future, so watch out for this space. My advice for serving; if you wish to serve it as an appetizer you can make smaller sized cutlets. If you want to serve it as a patty on a burger make the size bigger to about 3″ in size.