Ingredients
Prawn Burger
- 400 g fresh OR 500g/1lb frozen raw peeled prawns (shrimp) (Note 1)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup green onion, finely sliced
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, lightly whisked
- 64 g wholemeal (whole wheat) flour
- 75 g panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil (vegetable, canola etc)
- 4 wholegrain seeded buns (10–12cm / 4–5" wide), lightly toasted
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced (about 4–5 slices per burger)
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce (or cos/romaine)
- Gherkins, finely sliced
- Bang Bang Sauce
Tomato & Cucumber Salad
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- ¼ bunch cilantro or parsley, chopped
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Prawn Patties
Thaw – If using frozen prawns, thaw thoroughly and discard excess water (you lose ~20% in weight). Chop into 8mm / 1/3" pieces.
Blitz – Put half the prawns and the garlic in a tall jug and blitz with a stick blender until it forms a paste (no need to be 100% smooth).
Mix – Scrape into a bowl and mix in the chopped prawns, green onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. The mixture will be sloppy — don't worry, it firms up during cooking.
Dredging station – Set up three shallow bowls: one with wholemeal flour, one with the whisked egg, and one with panko spread on a plate (you'll need squishing space).
Crumb – With slightly wet hands, roll the mixture into 4 balls. Coat each ball in flour, then egg (let excess drip off), then press down into a patty in the panko. Make it slightly larger than your bun as it shrinks a little. Flip with a spatula, press to adhere panko and coat the sides. Transfer to a plate and repeat.
Cook & Assemble
Cook – Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat, spreading it to cover the base evenly. Fry patties for 2 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a paper towel-lined tray.
Assemble – Smear the base of each bun with Bang Bang Sauce. Top with a prawn patty, a few slices of avocado, gherkins, and a pile of shredded lettuce. Smear the lid with more sauce, place on top, and serve immediately.
Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Chop – Chop the tomato, cucumber, and green onions into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the cilantro or parsley.
Dress – Whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice in a small bowl.
Toss – Add all chopped vegetables and herbs to a large bowl. Drizzle with the dressing, season with salt and pepper, and toss until well combined. Serve alongside the prawn burgers.




