Shrimp Fajita Burgers Recipe

Name: Shrimp Fajita Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds raw medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails removed; 1 tablespoon chili powder (half a palmful); 1 tablespoon Old Bay or other seafood seasoning (half a palmful); Several drops of hot sauce, such as Tabasco; 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 garlic clove, smashed out of its skin; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around); 1 package of large flour tortillas, warmed and passed at the table

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds raw medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails removed
1 tablespoon chili powder (half a palmful)
1 tablespoon Old Bay or other seafood seasoning (half a palmful)
Several drops of hot sauce, such as Tabasco
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 celery rib, chopped
1 garlic clove, smashed out of its skin
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around)
1 package of large flour tortillas, warmed and passed at the table

1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Place half of the shrimp in a food processor bowl with the chili powder, Old Bay seasoning, hot sauce, thyme leaves, black pepper, lemon zest and juice, parsley, celery, and garlic.
3
Process the mixture for 1 minute to combine.
4
Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
5
Chop the remaining shrimp and fold into the ground shrimp.
6
Get a large metal ice cream scoop and place it in the bowl.
7
Add the EVOO to the skillet.
8
Mound a quarter of the shrimp mixture into the scoop at a time and transfer it to the hot pan.
9
Use a fish spatula to gently press the shrimp mixture into patties and fry them for 5 minutes on each side or until firm and opaque.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds raw medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails removed, 1 tablespoon chili powder (half a palmful), 1 tablespoon Old Bay or other seafood seasoning (half a palmful), Several drops of hot sauce, such as Tabasco, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Fajita 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.

Shrimp Fajita Burgers

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