Prawn and Chorizo Cakes With Tomato Salsa

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 3
Prawn and Chorizo Cakes With Tomato Salsa, a perfect appetizer for any occasion
in Appetizer

Prep

25 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 desiree potatoes , unpeeled , chopped
1 onion , quartered
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 corn on the cob
1 chorizo sausage , finely chopped
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 egg
500 g green prawns or 1 lb green prawns
sea salt , to taste
cracked black pepper , to taste
olive oil , for frying
salsa
4 tomatoes
1 small red fresh chili pepper , thinly sliced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
sea salt , to taste
fresh ground black pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
327
Sugar
3g
Fat
18g
Prawn and Chorizo Cakes With Tomato Salsa is a delicious appetizer with a Spanish touch. This dish is full of bold flavors and textures, making it a perfect starter for any meal. The prawns and chorizo sausage pair well together, while the corn kernels and mashed potatoes provide both texture and body to the cakes. Homemade tomato salsa makes this dish complete, adding a touch of acidity and freshness to the overall flavor. Biting into these cakes, your guests will be in awe and asking for more!

Instructions

1.Boil potato, onions, bay leaves and coriander seeds until cooked. Drain water and discard bay leaves. Mash potato mixture and leave it to cool.
2.Boil corn in salted water for 5 minutes and then cut the kernels off. Reserve some kernels for salsa.
3.Preheat a frying pan and add chopped chorizo. Cook until chorizo releases its oil and is slightly crispy.
4.In a large mixing bowl, mix the prawns and mashed potato. Add cayenne pepper, egg, salt and pepper. Incorporate corn kernels and chorizo. Mix until well combined.
5.Shape the mixture into small cakes. Heat olive oil in a frying pan and fry until golden and crispy, around 2-3 minutes on each side.
6.For the salsa, dice tomatoes and mix with some corn kernels. Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and thinly sliced red chili and stir gently until well combined.
7.Serve the prawn and chorizo cakes with tomato salsa and enjoy!

PROS

Packed with flavor, these cakes are a perfect party appetizer.
The texture of the prawns and corn kernels complements the crispy salty chorizo flavor.
The homemade tomato salsa adds a perfect balance of acid to this dish.

CONS

As an appetizer recipe, they might not be the most filling.
If you don’t carefully control the oil temperature while frying, they might become too oily.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green prawns are a low-calorie source of protein and are high in selenium, vitamin B12 and phosphorus. Chorizo, being high in fat and sodium should be consumed in moderation. Tomatoes, rich in vitamins and minerals, are a great source of antioxidants which help prevent diseases like cancer and heart disease.

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