Crispy Prawn Burgers

Prawn burgers

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   Step 1: If using frozen prawns, thaw them thoroughly and discard the excess water. Chop the prawns into 8 mm / 1/3-inch pieces.

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   Step 2: Put half the prawns and the garlic in a jug large enough to fit the head of a stick blender. Blend to a paste; it does not need to be completely smooth.

   
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   Step 3: Scrape the paste into a bowl. Mix in the chopped prawns, green onion, salt and pepper. The mixture will be soft; it firms up as it cooks, and the shaping method makes it manageable.

   
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   Step 4: Put the egg and flour in separate shallow bowls, and spread the panko on a plate with room to press the patties into it.

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   Step 5: With slightly wet hands, roll the mixture into 4 balls. Coat each ball in flour, then egg, letting excess egg drip off. Press it into a patty in the panko, making it slightly larger than the bun because it will shrink a little. Turn it with a spatula, press the panko on and coat the sides. Transfer it with the spatula to a plate and repeat with the remaining balls.

   
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   Step 6: Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 2 minutes on each side, until golden, then transfer them to a paper towel-lined tray.

   
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   Step 7: Spread sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Add a prawn patty, sliced gherkins and shredded lettuce. Spread sauce on the top half of the bun and place it on top. Serve with fries if you like.