Mexican Shrimp "Burgers" Recipe

Name: Mexican Shrimp "Burgers"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs, plus more as needed; 1 poblano chile, roasted, peeled, stemmed, seeded, and diced; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 Hass avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled; 1 serrano chile, stemmed, halved and seeded; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 hamburger buns, split in half; 3 medium tomatoes, sliced; 6 lettuce leaves or a mixture of baby lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
1 garlic clove, peeled
3/4 cup plain bread crumbs, plus more as needed
1 poblano chile, roasted, peeled, stemmed, seeded, and diced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Hass avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 medium garlic cloves, peeled
1 serrano chile, stemmed, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 hamburger buns, split in half
3 medium tomatoes, sliced
6 lettuce leaves or a mixture of baby lettuce leaves

1
In a food processor, combine the shrimp, egg, cilantro, garlic, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, poblano chile, salt, and pepper.
2
Process until the mixture is a coarse puree.
3
Form the mixture into 6 patties and set aside (if the mixture is too wet, add additional bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture can be molded easily).
4
Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
5
Brush the patties with vegetable oil and grill until golden, about 3 minutes per side, depending on the thickness.
6
Avocado Aioli:
7
Scoop the avocado pulp into the bowl of a food processor.
8
Add the mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic cloves, serrano chile and cilantro.
9
Process until smooth.
10
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
11
To assemble:
12
Serve the shrimp burgers on buns, topped with a dollop of avocado aioli, sliced tomato, and lettuce.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves, 1 garlic clove, peeled, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

Mexican Shrimp "Burgers"

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