Ingredients
- Prawn Patties:
- 400g / 14oz fresh OR 500g / 1lb frozen raw peeled prawns (thawed if frozen)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup green onion, finely sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Crumbing:
- 1 egg, lightly whisked
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup olive oil or neutral oil (vegetable, canola)
- Burgers:
- 4 brioche buns, lightly toasted
- 1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
- Gherkins, finely sliced
- Sauce of choice: Bang Bang Sauce (recommended), Tartare Sauce, Peri-naise, or ketchup
Instructions
- Prep Prawns: If using frozen prawns, thaw and pat dry. Chop half into 1/3-inch pieces. Blitz the other half with garlic into a rough paste using a stick blender.
- Make Patty Mixture: Combine prawn paste, chopped prawns, green onion, salt, and pepper in a bowl. The mixture will be soft.
- Dredging Station: Place flour and whisked egg in separate shallow bowls and panko breadcrumbs on a plate.
- Form Patties: With slightly damp hands, form mixture into 4 balls. Coat each in flour, dip in egg, then press into panko to form patties slightly wider than your bun. Flip to coat all sides in panko.
- Cook Patties: Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Fry patties for 2 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Assemble Burgers: Spread sauce on the bottom bun, place patty, top with gherkins and lettuce, then spread sauce on the top bun and place it on top.
- Serve hot with fries or your favorite side.
Notes
- Make patties slightly larger than buns as they shrink slightly when cooked.
- Bang Bang sauce is highly recommended for a flavorful kick.
- Use a spatula when flipping patties to avoid breaking the crust.
- Patties can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 day before cooking.
- Prep Time: 16 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Australian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
