Shrimp Burgers
These delicious Shrimp Burgers are crispy yet juicy and tender, served on toasted brioche buns with creamy homemade sauce, cheese, and fresh veggies.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Shrimp patty:
- 2 pounds shrimp peeled, deveined, and patted dry
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 scallions finely chopped
- 1 handful of fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Breading:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Assembly:
- 4 brioche buns or regular burger buns split and toasted
- 12 slices Maasdam cheese or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup cabbage shredded
Instructions
For the Shrimp patties
- Chop the shrimp using a food processor or a sharp knife, making sure to leave some larger pieces for texture. Avoid overprocessing to prevent a paste-like consistency, aiming instead for a mixture with varied-sized chunks.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp with diced onion, butter, flour, water, salt, pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add chopped scallions and parsley to the shrimp mixture and mix well until combined.
- Divide the shrimp mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
- Prep the breading station and place flour, beaten egg, and panko bread crumbs in three separate shallow bowls.
- Dredge each shrimp patty in flour, dip it in the beaten egg, and then coat it evenly with panko bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the breaded shrimp patties into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the patties from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Prepare the Dressing
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
Assemble the Burgers
- Toast the bottom of the brioche buns until lightly golden.
- Spread a generous amount of the prepared dressing on the bottom half of each bun.
- Place a shrimp patty on each bun. Top with slices of cheese, sliced tomatoes, and shredded cabbage.
- Finish with the top half of the bun and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 895kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 270mg | Sodium: 1681mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2191IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 558mg | Iron: 4mg
