Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 12 mins
Chill: 20 mins
Total: 52 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Yield: 4 burgers
Shrimp burgers are a great way to enjoy shrimp, and they are great for family meals and cookouts. About half of the shrimp is pureed in a food processor, while for texture, the remaining shrimp and aromatic vegetables get a coarser chop. Every bite is chock-full of bright flavor and texture.
The tangy special sauce is a simple mixture of mayonnaise, lemon, and seasonings. It's a delicious sauce for the shrimp burgers, or you might make it for fried clams, shrimp, or oysters. The sauce is wonderful with fish as well.
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
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3/4 cup mayonnaise
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2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 tablespoon lemon juice, more to taste
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3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
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1 scallion, minced
For the Shrimp Burgers:
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1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined, divided
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2 cloves garlic
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3 scallions, coarsely chopped
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1/4 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper
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3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
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4 hamburger buns, toasted if desired
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Lettuce leaves
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Sliced tomatoes, optional
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Pickles, optional
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Onion, sliced, optional
Steps to Make It
Make the Sauce
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Gather the sauce ingredients.
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Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon of Old Bay, and the minced scallion. Stir to blend and refrigerate until serving time.
Make the Shrimp Burgers
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Gather the shrimp burger ingredients.
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In a food processor, puree half of the shrimp with the garlic. Transfer the pureed shrimp to a large bowl.
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To the food processor bowl, add the 3 chopped scallions, red bell pepper, 3/4 teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest. Pulse until the vegetables are finely chopped. Transfer the chopped vegetables to the bowl with the pureed shrimp.
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With a sharp knife, cut the remaining shrimp into 1/4-inch pieces. Add the chopped shrimp to the bowl with the pureed shrimp and chopped vegetables; mix until thoroughly blended. Shape the shrimp mixture into 4 patties and refrigerate for about 20 minutes, or until chilled.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp patties and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper; cook for about 4 to 6 minutes on each side, or until thoroughly cooked.
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Assemble the shrimp patties on lettuce-lined buns with the sauce and other toppings, as desired.
Tip
- To ensure the shrimp burgers are fully cooked, use an instant-read thermometer. The minimum safe temperature for shrimp and other seafood is 145 F (62.8 C).
- The shrimp burgers can be grilled in a stovetop grill pan or on an outdoor grill in a nonstick perforated grill pan.
- Serve the shrimp patties without the buns and put the toppings on the side.
Recipe Variation
- For spicier shrimp burgers, add a few teaspoons of finely minced jalapeño pepper or about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
| Nutrition Facts | |
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| Servings: 4 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 719 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 43g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 34% |
| Cholesterol 376mg | 125% |
| Sodium 2581mg | 112% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 46g | |
| Vitamin C 21mg | 105% |
| Calcium 285mg | 22% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 490mg | 10% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
