A Prime Catch for Fast Food: King Prawn Burgers Deliver on Protein and Convenience

Marrfish’s expanded premium seafood portfolio includes a high-quality range of King Prawn Burgers, giving chefs and catering operators an easy way to serve standout seafood in a bun

Made using a mix of whole and chopped ASC certified king prawns, these burgers contain no fillers or minced seafood, delivering superior texture, consistency and an ‘ocean fresh’ taste. Lightly seasoned with a subtle blend of spices and free from artificial ingredients, the range includes naked, raw breaded and pre-fried breaded options, making them suitable for all skill levels and foodservice sectors.

With UK consumers increasingly prioritising healthier, high-protein meal choices, seafood is continuing to gain momentum. Prawns, in particular, are naturally high in protein while being low in fat, making them an appealing alternative to traditional meat-based burgers. At the same time, demand for high quality fast food menu items that are convenient and consistent to prepare is rising across foodservice, especially in high-volume environments such as universities, pubs and quick-service outlets.

Seafood consumption in the UK remains resilient, with foodservice servings continuing to grow despite wider market pressures. In addition, research* shows that more consumers are actively reducing red meat intake and seeking lighter, protein-rich options, creating a strong opportunity for operators to diversify menus with seafood-led dishes.

Marrfish’s King Prawn Burgers have been developed with these trends in mind. The breaded variants are already proving popular with university caterers looking for consistent, easy-to-prepare options, while the naked burgers are gaining traction with pubs and fish & chip shops seeking a premium, customisable seafood offering.

Ben English, Operations Director, Marrfish Ltd, comments: “Prawn burgers are gaining real momentum, driven by consumer demand for high-protein, lighter alternatives to meat, as well as the need for convenience in professional kitchens. Until now, operators either had to make them from scratch or rely on low quality minced products.

“Our burgers offer something different—a premium texture from whole prawns, consistent results every time, and the flexibility to suit different sectors, from education to pubs and takeaway.”

Developed over 18 months using UK consumer tasting panels, the burgers deliver broad appeal while offering operators a versatile and memorable menu addition. As seafood continues to trend upwards, king prawn burgers provide an easy way to stay relevant and stand out.

*35% of UK shoppers have reduced their red meat consumption in the past two years (Marine Stewardship Council / GlobeScan, 2024)

About King Prawn Burgers:

• Available from Marrfish and the National Seafood Consortium in naked / uncoated (113g), breaded (113g), and breaded pre-fried (70g) formats

• Supplied in multiple case sizes

• Naked burgers can be cooked from frozen or defrosted, by pan frying or deep frying; coated burgers can be cooked from frozen by pan frying, deep frying, air frying or oven baking

To learn more about Marrfish and its wholesale supply call 01279 501051, go to www.marrfish.co.uk or email info@marrfish.co.uk