Try this mouthwatering Shrimp Burger recipe, made with fresh shrimp and topped with a delicious spicy sauce. These homemade burgers are perfect for summer BBQs or a quick weeknight dinner. With a crispy crust and tender shrimp, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Let's get cooking!
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, and pickles for topping
- Spicy sauce for serving
Directions
- In a food processor, pulse the shrimp until coarsely chopped.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, onion, garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
- Form the mixture into 4 patties and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
- While the shrimp patties are chilling, preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Place the chilled shrimp patties on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until they are firm and cooked through.
- Toast the burger buns on the grill for a minute or two until they are lightly charred.
- Assemble the burgers by placing a shrimp patty on the bottom half of each bun. Top with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a generous drizzle of the spicy sauce.
- Cover with the top half of the bun and serve these delicious shrimp burgers immediately.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Shrimp burgers are a popular seafood alternative to traditional beef burgers.
Shrimp is a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
You can customize the spice level of the sauce according to your preference.
Serve these burgers with a side of fries or a fresh salad for a complete meal.