With the tasty flavor of shrimp and a crunchy panko breading, these shrimp burgers may be the hit of your next party or family lunch. Move over hot dogs!
¼cupdill pickle relish well-drained, or chopped dill pickles
1teaspoonDijon mustard
1Tablespoongrated onion
¼teaspoonground pepper
Optional ½ - 1 teaspoon lemon zest (not packed)
Shrimp Burgers:
1cuppanko bread crumbs
1 1/4poundspeeled and deveined raw shrimpabout 1 ½ pounds of shell on shrimp, divided
2tablespoonsmayonnaise
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1/8-1/2teaspoonsaltthe larger amount is recommended for unprocessed shrimp which are often lower in sodium
1/8teaspooncayenne pepper
1Tablespoonfinely chopped onionor a few chopped scallions
Other:
3TablespoonsOilfor frying
4Bunslettuce for serving
Instructions
Pulse the panko in a food processor about 15 times, until medium-fine. Remove and set aside to use as breading later.
Place 1 cup of shrimp, salt, mayonnaise, black and cayenne peppers, and chopped onion in the food processor. Process until shrimp is finely chopped and mixture is creamy-ish, about 8-12 pulses.
Add remaining shrimp and pulse about 4 times until they are coarsely chopped.
Remove mixture from food processor and divide into four evenly sized balls. For each ball, form into a patty then dip top, bottom and sides into ground panko to coat. Lightly press in the panko, then place the burger on wax paper lined plate. Refrigerator the patties while you make the tartar sauce and heat the oil. A brief refrigeration can help them hold together.
Combine tarter sauce ingredients, then cover and refrigerate until needed.
Add half of the oil in a large frying pan and heat until hot. Swirl to coat pan, then add shrimp burgers and cook on medium until first side is golden, 3-5 minutes, Add the remaining oil, flip the burgers, then cook until second side is golden, another 3-5 minutes. If possible use an instant read thermometer to confirm the center has reached 145F.
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.