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Monday, 30 May 2016

Moroccan Jumbo Prawn Burger

  • 350g skinless, boneless, white fish fillet (e.g. cod, basa, haddock, halibut)
  • 250g jumbo tiger prawns, shelled, deveined
  • 1 small garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/4 tsp powdered saffron
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • vegetable or sunflower oil for cooking

Toppings:

To Make:

1. Cut the fish and prawns into large pieces, place in a bowl.

2. Add garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, saffron and ginger and mix well; leave to marinate for 10 minutes.

3. Drain off any excess liquid, then place in a food processor and whiz to a course paste. Transfer to a bowl, add the egg, herbs, salt and pepper, and mix well; chill for 1 hour.

4. Divide the mix into 8 evenly sized patties.

5. Heat a thin film of oil in a large frying pan and, when hot, add the patties and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.

6. Toast the buns. Mix the mayonnaise with the lettuce leaves and place on the burger bases. Top with a patty, a few more leaves then the second patty. Add a good dollop of tomato chermoula and close with the top bun.

7. Serve with olive couscous salad.

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