Chunky shrimp burgers with spicy mayo

How To Make Caribbean Shrimp Burgers

Instructions

1. For the Shrimp Patties: Make sure the shrimp are cleaned and all shells and tails are removed. Roughly chop the onions, bell peppers, and cilantro. Peel the garlic, and seed the habanero pepper. Zest and juice the lime.
2. Set out a food processor. Add the onions, bell peppers, cilantro, garlic, and habanero. Add the lime zest, but reserve the juice for the slaw. Pulse a couple of times to chop the veggies into small pieces. Add in the shrimp. Pulse a few more times to cut the shrimp into small pieces. *You don’t want to puree the mixture; pulse just a little so you can still see pieces of shrimp. This makes for the best burger texture.
3. In a large mixing bowl, mix the shrimp mixture, 1 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, egg, salt, allspice, and ginger. Mix until smooth.
4. Set a large nonstick skillet on the stovetop. Add the oil (or butter.) Then set it on medium heat. Form the shrimp mixture into 4 equal patties, just slightly larger than the hamburger buns.
5. Gently move the patties to the hot skillet, and cook for 5-6 minutes per side. They should be brown, but not burnt.
6. While the shrimp patties are cooking, prepare the mango slaw. In a medium mixing bowl, add the broccoli slaw, mango strips, green onion, lime juice, mayonnaise, and honey. Mix until smooth. Then taste, and salt and pepper as needed. Set aside.
7. To Assemble the Shrimp Burgers: Open the buns and carefully move one patty to each bottom bun. Top with mango slaw and a few avocado slices. Place the top bun on top and serve immediately.

What Type of Pan to Use

I always use a cast iron skillet. It cooks them perfectly with a little char and sear on top just how I like it. Here are some options:

• Cast iron skillet or stainless steel frying pan: Cast iron skillets are a great option because they heat evenly and can withstand high heat. This is important because shrimp burgers cook quickly and need to be cooked over medium-high heat to prevent them from becoming tough. Cast iron skillets also develop a natural seasoning over time, which helps to prevent food from sticking.
• Nonstick skillet: They are easy to clean and prevent food from sticking. However, nonstick skillets can be damaged by high heat, so it is important to use medium-high heat when cooking shrimp burgers in a nonstick skillet.
• Grill pan: Grill pans are a great option for this recipe. They give the burgers a nice smoky flavor and grill marks.

Tips For The Best Shrimp Burgers

1. Allow the formed shrimp patties to rest in a fridge for at least 30 minutes! This will help them keep their shape during cooking.
2. Coat the shrimp burgers lightly on both sides with panko breadcrumbs. The shrimp mixture is pretty wet; dusting both sides with a light layer of panko bread crumbs helps ensure the patties won’t stick to the plate (or the pan) and makes them easier to work with. Plus, it adds great texture!
3. Do not cook the shrimp patties in butter! The butter will eventually brown and burn, leading to it tasting bitter. Instead either coat the pan or grill with nonstick cooking spray or use a little light, neutral oil (grapeseed, avocado, canola, or veggie oil), which have a higher smoke point.

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Storage Tips

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  To Store. Place cooked burgers in an airtight storage container or individually wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

• To Reheat. Very gently reheat burgers in a nonstick skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat.
• To Freeze. Individually wrap cooked or uncooked burgers, and freeze them in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating or cooking.

Leftover Ideas

Rewarm your leftover shrimp burgers and serve them as lettuce wraps, over a green salad like this Arugula Salad, or open face on toast with smashed avocado.

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Shrimp Burger

4.67 from 15 votes

This shrimp burger recipe has a perfect texture with no binding. Add Southern or Cajun spices for a fresh, healthy change to summer grilling!

Prep: 20 minutes mins

Cook: 10 minutes mins

Total: 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6 burgers

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Ingredients  
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FOR THE BURGERS:

• 2 pounds raw Fremont Fish Market Argentine Red Shrimp peel off tail removed, deveined, divided
• 3 cloves garlic peeled
• 1 tablespoon ground paprika
• 1 tablespoon Burman’s Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon
• 2 green onions roughly chopped, divided
• 1 small red bell pepper roughly chopped, divided
• ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
• Canola oil for grilling

FOR SERVING:

• Specially Selected Brioche Buns
• Friendly Farms Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt
• Burman’s Dijon mustard
• Sliced tomato
• Lettuce
• Sliced avocado

Instructions 

• Preheat a grill to medium high (about 375 degrees F). In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, add 2/3 of the shrimp.

• Add the garlic, paprika, mustard, salt, seafood seasoning, and cayenne. Pulse a few times to begin to incorporate. Add 1/2 of the green onion and 1/2 of the bell pepper. Puree until fairly smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

• Finely chop the remaining shrimp, bell pepper, and green onion (you want the shrimp to bind with the burgers but still be a little chunky so that the burgers have texture). Add to the bowl and stir until evenly combined.

• Shape mixture into 6 patties that are about ¾-inch thick and 3 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter. Place in the refrigerator and chill for 15 minutes.

• Make sure your grill is very clean. Brush the outsides of the shrimp patties with oil. Place on the grill (clean it one more time for good measure—any debris can make the patties stick), close the lid, then cook on the first side without disturbing for 4 to 5 minutes, until the patties release easily. Flip and cook on the other side until the patties are cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes more.

• If desired, in the last few minutes of cooking, place the buns on the grill, cut side down, and lightly toast.

• Serve the shrimp burgers on the toasted buns, topped with Greek yogurt, mustard, lettuce, tomato, and avocado as desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 6Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 32gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 381mgPotassium: 226mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1474IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 237mgIron: 4mg

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How to Make Shrimp Burgers

Full detailed instructions are below in the recipe card.

1. Dice half of the shrimp into small pieces about an inch thick. For the remaining half of the shrimp finely dice it into bits or use a food processor to get the job done.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped and finely diced shrimp, spices, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix to combine the ingredients.
3. Use wet hands to form the mixture into 4 patties or whatever size you would like them to be.
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
5. Once the skillet is hot, add the shrimp burgers to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the burgers are golden brown and cooked through.
6. Remove the burgers from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

How do you make a Korean-Style Shrimp Burger?

The shrimp patties are made completely from scratch and fried to perfection, to be wrapped around fresh lettuce, tomato, melted cheese, homemade dressing made of Kewpie mayo, and topped with soft and buttery brioche buns.

Rest assured, the shrimp patties are quick & easy to make and follow the same breading procedure when making chicken or pork katsu. It’s a simple process of mixing all the ingredients together, shaping them into patties, then dredging in flour, egg, and panko bread crumbs to finish.

Once you give it a try, you’ll be surprised at how easy and seamless it is to make shrimp burgers from scratch! The step that takes the most time is making the patty, which is not much effort at all. After that, all that’s needed is to toast the brioche buns, mix together the dressing, then assemble the burger to be enjoyed fresh.

Ingredients For Asian-Inspired Shrimp Burger Recipe

• Raw, shrimp: peeled and deveined, tails removed! Yes, you can use frozen shrimp — just make sure it has thawed completely and has been patted dry with a paper towel.
• Scallions: thinly sliced green onions add a delicate onion flavor.
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• Ginger paste or fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• Kewpie mayo: though traditional mayonnaise can be substituted, we love the rich, creamy, tangier flavor of Kewpie
• Sesame oil: toasted sesame oil adds a rich, nutty flavor
• Cilantro: perfectly accompanies the Asian-inspired flavors of this shrimp burger recipe
• ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs: to bind the burger patties together — no egg!
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper: to season the ingredients!
• Buns, for serving

You’ll also need a food processor fitted with blade attachment and a nonstick skillet, griddle, or grill pan.

The Best Shrimp Burgers

Julie has since introduced me to her homemade shrimp burger recipes.

• Classic Shrimp Burgers
• Cajun Shrimp Burgers

Julie’s shrimp burgers are utterly addictive and you should definitely try them both.

However, after our last couple of trips to the Bahamas, I felt it was time to work on my own shrimp burger recipe… One inspired by our trips together.

Other than amazing seafood, the thing I love most about Caribbean cuisine is the bold use of fresh herbs, chiles, and spices commonly thought of as baking spices.

Caribbean cuisine comes from the melting pot of voyagers, from all over the world, settling in these islands. When cultures collide in the kitchen, brilliant and unexpected dishes appear!

Ingredients

«These shrimp burgers couldn’t be easier. Half the prawns are whizzed to a coarse paste and half are roughly chopped: the protein from the whizzed prawns holds the burgers together – no eggs or breadcrumbs required,» says food writer Rosie Reynolds.

«I don’t shape my shrimp burgers, I simply drop the mixture into the hot oil and then roughly push it out into a burger shape. Doing it this way means you get some nice crunchy bits at the edges, which eat really well,» she adds.

«The Sriracha mayo is optional, but when something tastes this good, why wouldn’t you give it a try?»

Serves: 4

• 600g raw prawns
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
• 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
• Small handful of coriander, stems and leaves separated and finely chopped
• Zest of ½ lime1tbsp light-flavoured oilSea salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Sriracha mayo:

• 2½tbsp mayonnaise
• 1½tbsp Sriracha chilli sauce

To serve:

• 4 sesame-seed buns
• Handful of rocket
• 1 avocado, peeled and sliced

Other easy Dinner recipes you may like:

• 15-Minute Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Udon Noodles)
• Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs
• Korean Tuna Pancakes (Chamchijeon)
• Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
• 10-Minute Garlic Chili Oil Noodles
• Creamy Shrimp Pasta (Korean Rosé Pasta)

Korean-Style Shrimp Burger

This easy shrimp burger brings together crispy shrimp patties and melted cheese wrapped around buttery brioche buns to give a burst of flavor in every bite. Topped with a creamy mayo dressing, this scrumptious shrimp burger can be made in just 20 minutes in the comfort of your home.

Servings: 2 people

Calories: 480kcal

Ingredients

Shrimp patty

• 1/2 lb (16 large) shrimp half minced, and half diced
• 2 tbsp yellow onion finely diced
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp water
• pinch of salt and pepper

• 1/4 cup (4 tbsp) Kewpie mayonnaise or regular mayo
• 1 tsp ketchup
• 1/2 tsp yellow mustard or wasabi
• 1 tbsp diced onion or a large pinch of onion powder
• light pinch of pepper

Assembly

• 2 brioche buns or regular burger buns
• 1/2 cup lettuce shredded
• 2 slices tomato
• 2 slices mozzarella cheese slightly melted

Instructions

Shrimp Patty

• Prepare three separate trays of flour, egg, and panko bread crumbs.
• In a bowl, add shrimp (half minced and half diced), onion, a pinch of salt and pepper, and mix together. Add flour and water and mix to combine. Lightly wet your hands with water, divide the mixture, and shape into patties.
• Carefully coat each patty with flour, egg, and bread crumbs in order, making sure each side is evenly coated and shaking off any excess.
• Prepare at least 2 inches of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once the oil reaches 350°F, cook for about 3-4 minutes flipping halfway, or until golden brown.

Assembly

Lightly toast the brioche buns with butter. Spread each bun with a generous amount of dressing. Top with lettuce, shrimp patty, cheese, tomato, lettuce. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Shrimp patties can be frozen for later use, although serving it fresh does yield the best results. Simply add a few more minutes to the frying time upon cooking, and assemble with fresh toppings.  Although this recipe was designed to make a burger, the panko-breaded shrimp can also be enjoyed on its own with some rice and dressing on the side, or wrapped around some Japanese milk bread to serve. 
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Calories: 480kcal

Smashed Shrimp Burger Ingredients

Jumbo shrimp: The shrimp are obviously the star of this burger, so you gotta go big. Look for uncooked shrimp that say 4-6 per pound and use two per sandwich. Make sure they’re unpeeled and deveined. If you can’t find shrimp this large, plan on 3-4 shrimp per sandwich. 

Tangy sauce: Every good burger needs a napkin-worthy sauce. This mixture includes mayo, ketchup and a little horseradish and Creole seasoning to give your tastebuds a bolt. 

Hearty, soft buns: Look for Italian, French or Mexican buns or rolls. All of these should be tender on the inside with a little crust to the exterior. Regular hamburger buns will work, too, but these heartier buns provide better texture. 

Lettuce: I love butter lettuce on these burgers, because the leaves are delicate, but you can use romaine, arugula or even iceberg. 

Tomato: If you’re lucky enough to have a fruitful tomato plant, I’m super jealous. I do not have a green thumb. Therefore, I select red, plump vine tomatoes for this burger. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, there are endless possibilities when it comes to shrimp burger toppings.

Whether you prefer classic options like lettuce and tomato or want to get creative with gourmet toppings like foie gras and caviar, there’s a topping combination out there for everyone.

From spicy to sweet, savory to tangy, the toppings we’ve explored in this article are sure to elevate your shrimp burger game and make your taste buds sing.

So, next time you’re grilling up some shrimp burgers, don’t be afraid to get creative and try out some new topping combinations. Your taste buds will thank you!

50 Best Shrimp Burger Toppings

Looking to add some excitement to your shrimp burger? Look no further! In this article, we’ve compiled a list of 30 delicious shrimp burger toppings, organized into six different categories, from classic to gourmet, and everything in between. With options like spicy jalapeños, creamy avocado, and even luxurious foie gras, there’s something for every taste preference. So, get ready to take your shrimp burger to the next level with these mouthwatering topping ideas!

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Burger, Toppings

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 151 kcal

Ingredients  

• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Onion
• Cheese
• Jalapeño
• Sriracha
• Chipotle Mayo
• Pineapple
• Avocado
• Teriyaki Sauce
• Feta Cheese
• Hummus
• Bacon

Instructions 

• Select your favorite toppings.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a delicious shrimp burger in 30 minutes or less!

Caribbean Shrimp Burger Ingredients

Today’s Caribbean Shrimp Burger Recipe is packed with fresh ingredients!

For the Shrimp Patties:

• Raw Shrimp – peeled and cleaned
• Panko Bread Crumbs – or gluten-free panko
• Large Egg
• Onion – roughly chopped (or scallions)
• Bell Pepper – roughly chopped
• Chopped Cilantro
• Lime – zested and juiced (or lemon juice or lemon zest)
• Garlic Cloves – Peeled
• Whole Habanero Pepper – seeded
• Salt
• Ground Allspice
• Ground Ginger

For the Shrimp Burgers:

• Hamburger Buns – or gluten-free buns
• Avocado – peeled and sliced
• Oil or Butter

The sweetness of the shrimp, onions, and bell peppers is perfectly complemented by a kick of spicy habanero and nutty ground spices.

What to Put on the Burger/Topping Ideas

• Spicy mayo
• Avocado: Sliced or mashed avocado adds creaminess and a touch of healthy fat
• Bacon: Crispy bacon bits add a smoky flavor and crunch.
• Pickled onion
• Coleslaw: A creamy coleslaw made with cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dressing can add a nice crunch and texture.
• Cheese: Melted cheese like cheddar, Monterey Jack or feta can add richness and flavor.
• Pineapple Mango Salsa: A sweet and tangy salsa adds a fresh and tropical touch to the burger.
• Guacamole: A spoonful of guacamole on top of the burger can add an extra dose of creaminess, and flavor.
• Crispy onion rings: Crispy fried onion rings add a satisfying crunch.
• Arugula or lettuce: Adding a few leaves of arugula or lettuce provides freshness and balance.

How to Prepare the Shrimp

You will need to chop the shrimp into two separate groups of small pieces. Half of the shrimp will need to be diced finely, you can either chop them by hand or use a food processor. The other half of the shrimp can be loosely diced into chunks about 1 inch each.

There are a couple of reasons why it’s best to use finely chopped shrimp along with larger 1-inch chunks of shrimp.

• Finely chopped shrimp will give the burgers a more tender and juicy texture. If you only use large chunks of shrimp, they can become tough and dry.
• A combination of finely chopped and loosely chopped shrimp will help to bind the other ingredients in the burgers together. This will help to prevent the burgers from falling apart when you cook them.
• This method also cooks more quickly than whole or large pieces, which can help ensure that the burger is cooked through without overcooking or burning the outside.

Once the shrimp are chopped, you will need to mix them with breadcrumbs, eggs, and spices. Once you have mixed all of the ingredients together, you will need to form the shrimp mixture into patties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make Gluten-Free Shrimp Burgers?

Yes! Swap the panko bread crumbs and hamburger buns with gluten-free panko and buns. Also, be sure to check your mayonnaise ingredients.

Is This Recipe Dairy-Free?

Yes. If you use oil instead of butter to cook the patties it is technically dairy-free. However, you should also check the ingredients on your mayonnaise and buns. They sometimes contain dairy.

Are Shrimp Burgers Low Carb?

No… But maybe. This recipe as-is does not fit into a low-carb diet. However, if you lose the bun and serve the shrimp patties with a salad, you can cut out almost two-thirds of the carbs. You can also swap out the panko breadcrumbs for almond flour. Yet the patties are even more delicate and can be very hard to handle.

Can I Make The Patties Ahead of Time?

Yes. You can make the patties up to 24 hours in advance. Lay them on a baking sheet, cover well, and refrigerate. If cooking straight from the refrigerator, they may take 12-14 minutes to cook through.

Are Shrimp Burgers a Good Leftover?

Surprisingly, yes! I usually make a double batch so my son can take them for school lunches. He is a shrimp burger fanatic!

What You’ll Need

I did my best to keep these ingredients as simple as possible, making these lists fairly short. In fact, you’ll likely have most of the ingredients already waiting for you in your kitchen! 

Ingredients for the shrimp burgers

Pork Rind Bread Crumbs – If you aren’t following a keto diet, feel free to use regular Panko breadcrumbs instead.

Mayo – I like to use a Paleo mayo like Primal Kitchen, but any you have on hand will work!

Scallions – Similar to onions, scallions are used to add a nice tang to these burgers.

Herbs + Seasonings – I used parsley, lemon zest, salt, peper, and paprika, but there are endless flavor combinations you could try! Try adding a bit of heat with chipotle powder. Or, toss in a pre-made mix for extra convenience.

Shrimp – For easy cooking, I recommend using shrimp that come without their tails. Just be sure to opt for uncooked varieties! 

Ingredients for the tartar sauce

Mayo – Mayonnaise serves as the base for this recipe and provides the tang we all love when it comes to tartar sauce. However, Greek yogurt could be used as well. 

Relish – If you don’t have relish on hand, finely chopped pickles work in its place. 

Capers – Capers add a nice savory and slightly salty flavor. However, green olives can be used in their place. 

Dill – Not only does dill make this homemade tartar sauce look more appealing, it also helps enhance all the other ingredients in the recipe for the perfect balance of flavor. 

How to Make Shrimp Burgers

Think homemade burgers are difficult to make? Think again! Once you see how simple this recipe is, they’ll  become a staple in your recipe book. To get cooking, follow the easy steps below. 

1. Combine. In a large bowl, combine the mayo, scallions, parsley, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika mixing until the ingredients are well combined. 
2. Pulse. Using a food processor, pulse the shrimp making sure to leave some fairly large pieces in the mix while others are finely minced. This will take about 7-8 pulses. 
3. Add Ingredients. Next, add the shrimp to the mayo mixture, and gently fold the ingredients until all of the shrimp pieces are coated with the sauce. Then, add the pork rind “breadcrumbs,” and fold them until they are just covered. 
4. Divide + Refrigerate. Separate the mixture into 4 equal patties, and place them on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Once formed, place them in the refrigerator for 1-3 hours. 
5. Cook. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, and add oil. Let the burgers sear for 3-4 minutes on each side or until their internal temperature reached 145 degrees Fahrenheit. 

More Seafood Recipes

• Cajun Grilled Shrimp
• Pan-Roasted Cod with an Orange-Basil Relish
• Foolproof Salmon with Avocado Salsa
• Whole30 + Paleo Broiled Lobster Tails

I told you this recipe was easy! With a wide variety of flavor options and serving suggestions, it’s quickly becoming a go-to meal in my house, and I hope it does for you, too. If you make this shrimp burger recipe, I would love to know how you served them! Let me know in the comments below. 

Also, of course, if you make this or any of my other recipes, please tag me on Instagram! I’d love to see your creations, connect, and share your page. I hope you love this recipe as much as I do. Stay tuned for new recipes, easy meal plans, decoration tips, and more every week! 

In the meantime, enjoy!

Karin

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Shrimp Burgers

• ½ cup pork rind bread crumbs*
• ¼ cup mayo
• 2 scallions minced
• 2 T fresh parsley minced
• 2 t lemon zest grated
• ½ t salt
• 1/4 t black pepper
• 1/4 t paprika
• 1 ½ lb. large shrimp peeled deveined and patted dry

Ingredients for the Tartar Sauce

• ¾ C mayo
• 2 T relish or finely diced cornichons or pickles
• 1 T capers
• 1 T fresh dill 1t dried
• Pinch salt
• 1 t lemon zest

Instructions

• *If you need to make your own pork rind crumbs, pulse in food processor to course crumbs, about 7-10 pulses
• Combine mayo, scallions, parsley, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl until smooth
• Pulse shrimp in a food processor until some pieces are finely minced, and others are still larger, more coarsely chopped – about 7-8 pulses
• Add shrimp to the mayo and gently fold until all the pieces are covered. Add the pork rind crumbs over top, and fold until just covered- you want it to be more of a coating around the burger
• Divide the shrimp into 4 equal patties and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment and refrigerate for 1-3 hours
• Heat a skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium high heat, add cooking oil of choice (I like avocado oil or ghee, as it has a higher heat point) and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until the temp is 145 F.
• Serve with tartar sauce, and garnish as desired

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Shrimp Burger Recipe

This Shrimp Burgers recipe is perfect for seafood lovers! The patties are seasoned with Old Bay, smoked paprika, and lemon pepper for ultimate flavor. From there, the cakes are cooked with a crispy crust and juicy interior. This dish is ready in 15 minutes and perfect for a weeknight meal.

5 from 2 votes

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 23 minutes mins

Course dinner, lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 4 burgers

Calories 344 kcal

Ingredients  
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• 1 pound raw shrimp Peeled and deveined.
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning Optional
• salt to taste
• 1 medium egg Beaten
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions 

• Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and chop/dice half of the shrimp into small pieces about an inch thick. For the remaining half of the shrimp finely dice it into bits or use a food processor to get the job done.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped and finely diced shrimp, spices, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix to combine the ingredients. Do not overmix. It results in dry burgers.
• Use wet hands to form the mixture into 4 patties or whatever size you would like them to be.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
• Once the skillet is hot, add the shrimp burgers to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the burgers are golden brown and cooked through.
• Remove the shrimp burgers from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
• Serve the shrimp burgers on a bun with your favorite toppings.

Air Fryer Instructions

Air fry the patties at 400 degrees for 8-12 minutes. Flip halfway through.

Notes

You can use any breadcrumbs you like including seasoned breadcrumbs.
The burgers will be really sticky while you are handling them and forming patties. Shrimp has a high protein content. When shrimp is ground up, the proteins in the shrimp come into contact with each other and form a sticky bond. Wet hands are really helpful.
If your mixture is too sticky to handle, after mixing the burger ingredients together, refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to help firm it up and make it easier to handle.
Eggs are used as a binding agent. They are used similarly to how you would prepare meatloaf, crab cakes, etc. You can omit the eggs, but you will likely struggle to form patties and keep them together while cooking.
If your burgers are tough and dry you overcooked them or you spent too much time overmixing the raw meat mixture.

Serving: 1burger with brioche bunCalories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 21gFat: 8g

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What is a Korean-Style Shrimp Burger?

On my visits back home to South Korea, one of the food items I enjoy the most with a passion is the shrimp burger sold at a popular local fast-food chain called Lotteria (롯데리아).

Before the travel restrictions took place, experiencing localized fast food in each area was the highlight of my trip, as each region has its own specialized dishes that cater to the local palate. 

Specifically, the shrimp burger in Korea is so incredibly delicious that it’s taken place as the best-selling item on the menu, even surpassing the famous Bulgogi burger in most cases.

Shrimp burgers can be found as a popular fast-food item across all of Asia, including Japan and Taiwan. In North America however, this kind of burger is extremely rare to find, which made it the perfect case for me to recreate the recipe at home while making it even better.