Shrimp Burgers
These Shrimp Burgers are made with fresh shrimp, garlic, scallions, and crispy panko, then cooked on a hot griddle until golden.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Large jumbo shrimp naked and deveined
- 3-4 cloves Smashed garlic
- 2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Coarse kosher salt You can use less if you dont like a lot of salt
- ½ tsp Coarse black pepper
- ¼ cup Chopped scallions
- ½ cup Panko
- 1 Egg beaten
Pineapple Habanero Salsa
- 1 cup Diced pineapple roasted
- ½ Red onion roasted
- ½ Avacado
- 1 cup Cilantro
- ½ Lime juiced
- 1 Habenero pepper seeded
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Coarse kosher salt
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Roughly chop the shrimp, reserving about one-quarter of it.
- Add the remaining shrimp and garlic to a food processor. Process for about 1 minute until a smooth paste forms.
- Add the reserved roughly chopped shrimp and pulse for another 10–15 seconds.
- Transfer the shrimp mixture to a large bowl. Add the scallions, panko, and beaten egg. Mix until combined.
- Form the mixture into 4 evenly sized burger patties.
- Refrigerate the patties for 30 minutes to help them firm up and hold their shape.
- Grill the pineapple and red onion over direct heat for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Add the roasted pineapple and onion to a food processor with the avocado, cilantro, lime juice, habanero, cumin, salt, and olive oil. Process for 45–60 seconds, then refrigerate.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle to 425°F. Add 1–2 tablespoons vegetable oil and allow it to heat.
- Cook the shrimp burgers for 4–5 minutes per side, until crisp and cooked through. The author recommends an internal temperature of 145°F for the shrimp patties.
- Toast the burger buns.
- Spread Sriracha mayo on the bottom bun, then add a shrimp burger and pineapple habanero salsa.
- Add the top bun and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 19gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 3046mgPotassium: 441mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1175IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 2mg
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