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A shrimp burger on a bun with onion, corn, avocado and cilantro lime crema.

Shrimp Burger Recipe

  • Author: Erin Jensen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Freeze Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 3 burgers 1x
  • Category: Dinner/Entree
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Shrimp Burger – a delicious shrimp burger recipe with cilantro lime crema, lettuce, red onion, avocado and corn! An easy summer meal!


Ingredients

Scale

Shrimp Burgers:

  • 1 lb raw shrimp, shelled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onion, diced
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon old bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 

Cilantro Lime Crema:

  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • pinch of salt and pepper 

Other Toppings, etc.:

  • bun of your choice
  • butter lettuce
  • avocado
  • raw red onion
  • corn kernels
  • fresh cilantro 

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and ensure grill grates are very clean. 
  2. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  3. Combine 1/2 of the shrimp, egg, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, celery, green onion, old bay seasoning, lemon juice, kosher salt, ground black pepper and breadcrumbs into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a paste; don’t over-blend. 
  4. Add in remaining shrimp and pulse once or twice so that there are large chunks of shrimp in the paste. 
  5. Use spatula to pour out mixture onto plate. Divide mixture into 3 equal portions. 
  6. Add a little oil to your hands and form the portions into 3 burger patties. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Press down in the middle of the burger with your thumb to create an indent. Place baking sheet in the freezer for 20-30 minutes. 
  7. Meanwhile, combine Cilantro Lime Crema ingredients in a small bowl; stir to combine and refrigerate until use. 
  8. Remove burgers from freezer. Spray clean grill grates with olive oil or your choice of non-stick. Place burgers over direct heat directly on the grill grates. Cook 3-4 minutes per side or until fully cooked. 
  9. Remove and let rest 5 minutes. 
  10. Build Burgers: layer bottom bun, butter lettuce, cilantro lime crema, burger, onion, avocado and corn – add top bun and enjoy!  

Notes

  • Storage: store leftover, cooked burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
  • Gluten-Free: to make this recipe gluten-free use gluten-free breadcrumbs and a gluten-free bun.
  • Dairy-Free: to make this recipe dairy-free use dairy-free sour cream in the cilantro lime crema.
  • Freezer: you can easily freeze the raw shrimp burger buns by placing a small piece of parchment between them and placing them in a freezer-safe container/bag. Use within 3 months. 

Keywords: shrimp burger