Garlic Prawn/Shrimp Jaffle
"Saw this been made on Good Chef Bad Chef and just had to put it here for safe keeping, even the DH is interested in this one. Most of the prep time is in shelling and deveining the prawns/shrimps or buy about 500 grams of prawn meat and save about 20 minutes."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (296.3 g)
- Calories 526.8
- Total Fat - 24.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 10.5 g
- Cholesterol - 290.5 mg
- Sodium - 1887.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 33.4 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2 g
- Sugars - 3.3 g
- Protein - 40.8 g
- Calcium - 271.9 mg
- Iron - 3 mg
- Vitamin C - 7 mg
- Thiamin - 0.5 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients.
Step 2
Butter the outer layers of the slices of bread, spread a good amount of the mixture in the bowl onto the bottom bread slices.
Step 3
Place the bottom bread slices onto a hot jaffle make, buttered side down, cover them with the top bread slices with the butter side facing up.
Step 4
Close the jaffle maker and leave until cooked through and golden brown - about 5 to 10 minutes.
Tips
- Jaffle Maker
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For the prawns, look for fresh prawns with a bright pink or orange color.
- For the chili pepper, use a mild variety if you don't like too much heat.
- Substitute bacon with diced mushrooms: This substitution will make the dish vegetarian-friendly and provide a different texture to the dish.
- Substitute chili pepper with paprika: This substitution will make the dish milder and less spicy, while still providing a subtle flavor.
Vegetarian Jaffle Replace the shrimp with 500 grams of diced mushrooms, and omit the bacon. Use olive oil instead of butter. Add 1/2 cup of grated cheese to the mixture.
Cucumber Salad: This refreshing cucumber salad is the perfect accompaniment to the Garlic Prawn/Shrimp Jaffle. The crunchy cucumbers and tangy dressing will balance out the richness of the jaffle, while adding a healthy and delicious side dish to the meal.
Tomato and Feta Salad: This light and flavorful salad is a great way to add a fresh element to the meal. The tomatoes provide a juicy sweetness, while the feta cheese adds a salty and creamy richness. The combination of the two flavors will complement the richness of the Garlic Prawn/Shrimp Jaffle and provide a healthy and delicious side dish.
FAQ
Q: What kind of bread should I use?
A: For this recipe, it's best to use thick cut slices of sourdough bread. You can also use other types of bread, but the sourdough will give the jaffle a nice flavor.
Q: How long does it take to make a jaffle?
A: It typically takes about 5 minutes to prepare and cook a jaffle. Depending on the type of filling you use, it may take a little longer.
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Fun facts:
The dish is believed to have originated in Australia in the 1930s. It was known as a 'Jaffle', a term derived from the English slang word 'to jaffle', which means 'to toast or fry something between two pieces of bread'.
Garlic prawn jaffles have become increasingly popular in recent years, with celebrity chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver featuring versions of the dish on their respective cooking shows.