Prawn Banh Mi

Prawn Banh Mi

A French-inspired Vietnamese sandwich.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 scallions (green onions), chopped
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 (12 inch) French baguettes, cut into halves
  • 1 pound frozen cooked prawns, thawed and tails removed
  • 18 thin slices cucumber, or more to taste

Directions

Step 1
Combine carrot, celery, and scallions in a bowl. Pour vinegar over vegetable mixture and toss to coat; set aside to marinate.

Step 2
Stir cilantro, mayonnaise, yogurt, lime juice, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Spread about 2 teaspoons cilantro sauce onto bottom piece of each baguette.

Step 3
Remove vegetables from vinegar using a slotted spoon, discarding vinegar. Spoon vegetables over cilantro sauce layer on baguette pieces.

Step 4
Mix prawns in the remaining cilantro sauce and arrange 10 prawns over vegetable layer; top with cucumber slices. Place top piece of baguette over cucumber layer, creating a sandwich.

Cook’s Note:

Twelve slices of bread can be substituted for the baguettes if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

388
Calories
3g
Fat
61g
Carbs
28g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 388
% Daily Value *
Total Fat3g 4%
Saturated Fat1g 4%
Cholesterol148mg 49%
Sodium886mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate61g 22%
Dietary Fiber3g 12%
Total Sugars6g
Protein28g
Vitamin C7mg 35%
Calcium108mg 8%
Iron6mg 34%
Potassium454mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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