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Shrimp Burger Recipe

Hamburgers made with beef are among the most beloved dishes in America, but the change of pace from our shrimp burger recipe is so worth the try.
  • cook TIME 15 mins
  • prep TIME 15 mins
  • total TIME 30 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American
Keyword: how to make a shrimp burger, shrimp burger, shrimp burger recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 482 kcal

Ingredients (18)

  • 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp 24 oz raw shrimp
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1/3 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 oz carol lettuce
  • 0.5 oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 oz tomatoes sliced
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided to 1/2 tbsp, 1/2 tbsp and 1 tbsp
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter divided to 1/2 tbsp, 1/2 tbsp and 1 tbsp
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp coriander chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Put 12 oz shrimp in a food processor and pulse into a rough paste for 30 seconds.

step 1 How to Make a Shrimp Burger
2

Transfer the shrimp to a big bowl. Mix the shrimp with 1/8 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 2 tbsp coriander, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, and 1 large egg.

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3

Shape the mixture into 4 patties, about 4 oz for each one.

step 3 How to Make a Shrimp Burger
4

Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise, and 2 tbsp parsley. Set aside.

step 4 How to Make a Shrimp Burger
5

Split 4 buns open. Heat a griddle pan on low heat and add 1/2 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tbsp butter to the pan. Place the cut side down of 2 buns on the pan and grill until lightly golden brown, about 1 minute. Flip to the other side and continue to toast for another 1 minute before transferring them to a plate. Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tbsp butter in the pan and grill the remaining 2 buns. Set the buns aside.

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6

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-low heat. Cook the burger patties, about 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

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7

To serve, spread the buns with the mayonnaise sauce. Then top with 4 oz sliced tomatoes, 2 oz carol lettuce, and shrimp patties. Sprinkle 0.5 oz cheddar cheese and cover with top bun halves. Enjoy!

step 7 How to Make a Shrimp Burger

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 482 kcal | Fat 22 g | Saturated Fat 6 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat 8 g | Cholesterol 346 mg | Sodium 543 mg | Potassium 631 mg | Carbohydrate 7 g | Fiber 1 g | Sugar 4 g | Protein 38 g | Vitamin A 1969 IU | Vitamin C 10 mg | Calcium 104 mg | Iron 2 mg