Shrimp Burgers

Shrimp Burgers

Ingredients:

• For the Shrimp Patties:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

• For the Toppings:

• 4 burger buns
• Lettuce leaves
• Tomato slices
• Red onion slices
• Pickles
• Tartar sauce or your favorite sauce

Instructions:

Prepare the Shrimp Patties:

Roughly chop half of the shrimp and set aside.

Place the remaining half of the shrimp in a food processor and pulse until smooth.

In a large bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, shrimp paste, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, minced garlic, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, fresh parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Form the mixture into 4 equal patties. Place them on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Cook the Shrimp Patties:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the shrimp patties and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Assemble the Burgers:

Toast the burger buns lightly in the oven or on a skillet.

Place a shrimp patty on the bottom half of each bun.

Top with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, red onion slices, and pickles.

Spread tartar sauce or your favorite sauce on the top half of the bun.

Place the top half of the bun on the assembled burger.

Serve:

Serve the shrimp burgers immediately with your favorite side dishes.