Marcelle's Shrimp Burgers Recipe

Name: Marcelle's Shrimp Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions; 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell peppers; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying; 6 hamburger buns, split in 1/2 crosswise and lightly toasted; Homemade Tartar Sauce, recipe follows; Shredded lettuce; Sliced vine-ripened tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 large egg, beaten
2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
6 hamburger buns, split in 1/2 crosswise and lightly toasted
Homemade Tartar Sauce, recipe follows
Shredded lettuce
Sliced vine-ripened tomatoes

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["In a bowl, combine the shrimp, onions, bell peppers and celery with the beaten egg.", "Add 1 teaspoon of the Essence, the salt, cayenne, green onions, parsley and baking powder and mix well.", "Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.", "Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and form into 6 patties.", "In a shallow bowl, combine the flour with the remaining teaspoon Essence.", "One at a time, dredge the patties on both sides to lightly coat with flour.", "In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.", "Add the shrimp patties in batches and cook on both sides until golden brown, about 8 minutes.", "Drain on paper towels.", "To serve, spread the insides of each toasted bun with tartar sauce, place a patty on the bottom 1/2 of the bun, dress with lettuce and tomatoes, and top with the other bun 1/2.", "Serve hot.", "2 1/2 tablespoons paprika", "2 tablespoons salt", "2 tablespoons garlic powder", "1 tablespoon black pepper", "1 tablespoon onion powder", "1 tablespoon cayenne pepper", "1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano", "1 tablespoon dried thyme", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped, 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions, 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell peppers, 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Marcelle's Shrimp Burgers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Marcelle's Shrimp Burgers

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