Prawn, Pickled Fennel Mini Burgers Recipe

Recipe: #33883

December 06, 2019

Categories: Snacks, Shrimp, Fennel, Potluck, more

recipe by:
ImPat

"From our Sunday newspaper The Sunday Times. Times are estimated. NOTE - full title of the recipe is Prawn, Pickled Fennel and Pink Peppercorn Mini Burgers."

Ingredients

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1/4 cup white wine vinegar (60 ml)
1 teaspoon peppercorns (pink, lightly crushed)
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon sea salt flakes

1 fennel bulb (medium trimmed and thinly sliced using a mandolin)
150 grams mayonnaise (whole-egg mayonnaise, 1/2 cup)
8 (360 grams) brioche bread buns (mini brioche buns, halved and toasted, 8 mini buns specified)
500 grams shrimp (cooked prawns, peeled and halved, 16 prawns specified)

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (141.7 g)
Calories 236.8
Total Fat - 5.9 g
Saturated Fat - 1 g
Cholesterol - 83.6 mg
Sodium - 1027.3 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 32.1 g
Dietary Fiber - 1 g
Sugars - 8 g
Protein - 13.2 g
Calcium - 116.5 mg
Iron - 1.8 mg
Vitamin C - 1 mg
Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Place the vinegar, peppercorn, honey and salt in a medium bowl and whisk to combine and add the fennel and toss to coat and then set aside for 5 minutes to pickle.

Step 2

Spread the mayonnaise on half the buns, top each with the prawn and pickled fennel, and sandwich with the remaining buns to serve.

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.

Tips for selecting ingredients

Choose fresh, large prawns for the best flavor and texture.
If you can't find pink peppercorns, you can substitute with black peppercorns.

Ingredient substitutions

Substitute the white wine vinegar for apple cider vinegar. The benefit of this substitution is that apple cider vinegar is slightly milder in taste than white wine vinegar, which can make the pickled fennel less acidic and more palatable.
Substitute the honey for maple syrup. The benefit of this substitution is that maple syrup is a healthier alternative to honey, as it contains fewer calories and is lower in sugar.

Variations

Vegetarian Variation Replace the prawns with grilled halloumi cheese slices and omit the honey from the pickling liquid.

Serve with

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan - This side dish is the perfect accompaniment to the Prawn, Pickled Fennel Mini Burgers. The roasted asparagus is lightly seasoned with lemon and parmesan, creating a delicious contrast to the sweet and savory flavors of the mini burgers. The combination of the two dishes will make for an unforgettable meal!

Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges: Grilled sweet potato wedges are a great way to add a touch of sweetness to this savory meal. The sweet potato wedges are lightly seasoned with olive oil and herbs, and then grilled to perfection. The sweet and savory flavors of the sweet potato wedges pair perfectly with the Prawn, Pickled Fennel Mini Burgers and Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan, creating a delicious and balanced meal.

FAQ

Q: How long should I pickle the fennel?

A: Pickle the fennel for about 5 minutes in a mixture of vinegar, peppercorns, honey, and salt. This will give it a nice flavor without overpowering the other ingredients.

Q: What other ingredients can I add to the pickling mixture?

A: You can also add garlic, herbs, and spices to the pickling mixture to customize the flavor. Experiment with different combinations to find the flavor you like best.