Shrimp Burgers Recipe

Name: Shrimp Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, peeled; 1 dried chilies or 1 fresh chili pepper, stemmed,seeded and deveined,more to taste; 1 inch ginger, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 1/2 lbs peeled shrimp, deveined if you like; 1/4 cup roughly chopped shallots, scallions or 1/4 cup red onion; 1/4 cup roughly chopped red bell peppers or 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper (optional); salt and pepper; 1/2 cup cilantro leaf, to taste; neutral oil (like corn or canola, as needed); toasted bun (optional); lime wedges or ketchup, for serving.

Servings: persons

1 clove garlic, peeled
1 dried chilies or 1 fresh chili pepper, stemmed,seeded and deveined,more to taste
1 inch ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1 1/2 lbs peeled shrimp, deveined if you like
1/4 cup roughly chopped shallots, scallions or 1/4 cup red onion
1/4 cup roughly chopped red bell peppers or 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper (optional)
salt and pepper
1/2 cup cilantro leaf, to taste
neutral oil (like corn or canola, as needed)
toasted bun (optional)
lime wedges or ketchup, for serving.

1
Start a charcoal or gas grill; fire should be moderately hot and rack about 4 inches from heat source.
2
Combine garlic, chili, ginger and 1/3 of the shrimp in a food processor and puree, stopping machine to scrape down sides of container as necessary.
3
Add remaining shrimp along with shallots, bell pepper, salt, pepper and cilantro, and pulse as many times as necessary to chop shrimp, but not too finely.
4
Shape mixture into 4 patties.
5
Brush grill or patties lightly with oil and place them on grill.
6
Cook undisturbed until a dark crust appears on bottom and they release fairly easily with a spatula, about 5 minutes.
7
Turn and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes on the other side.
8
Serve on buns or not, as you like, with ketchup or lime juice as a condiment.

215

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 clove garlic, peeled, 1 dried chilies or 1 fresh chili pepper, stemmed,seeded and deveined,more to taste, 1 inch ginger, peeled and roughly chopped, 1 1/2 lbs peeled shrimp, deveined if you like, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp Burgers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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