Spicy Shrimp Burgers Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound raw peeled and deveined small shrimp; 1 celery stalk with green, leafy tops, coarsely chopped; 1/2 small to medium yellow skinned onion, coarsely chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 clove garlic; A handful parsley leaves; 1 tablespoon all-purpose seafood seasoning, found near fish department (recommended: Old Bay); 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco); 1 lemon, zested; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan; 4 English muffins, sandwich size plain or sour dough flavor; 1/4 cup mayonnaise or reduced fat mayonnaise; 1/4 cup chili sauce or salsa or taco sauce; Butter or Boston lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

1 pound raw peeled and deveined small shrimp
1 celery stalk with green, leafy tops, coarsely chopped
1/2 small to medium yellow skinned onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic
A handful parsley leaves
1 tablespoon all-purpose seafood seasoning, found near fish department (recommended: Old Bay)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
1 lemon, zested
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 English muffins, sandwich size plain or sour dough flavor
1/4 cup mayonnaise or reduced fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup chili sauce or salsa or taco sauce
Butter or Boston lettuce leaves

1
Divide the shrimp in half.
2
Put half the shrimp into a food processor and grind it up.
3
Transfer the shrimp to a bowl using a rubber spatula.
4
Add the whole shrimp to the bowl.
5
Add celery, onion, bell pepper, garlic and parsley to the processor and pulse-grind it into a fine chop.
6
Add the vegetable mixture to the shrimp.
7
Add half a palm full of crab boil seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, lemon zest, salt and pepper to the bowl, to season.
8
Stir the shrimp mixture to combine.
9
Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium to medium high heat.
10
Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan in a slow stream.
11
Use a large metal scoop to scoop 4 mounds of shrimp burger mixture into the pan.
12
Gently pat down to form patties.
13
Fry patties 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until they firm up and the shrimp turn whitish-pink.
14
Split and toast the sandwich size English muffins.
15
Mix mayonnaise and chili sauce, salsa or taco sauce.
16
Place burgers on muffin bottoms and top with lettuce.
17
Slather the top of the muffins with sauce and set in place.

300

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound raw peeled and deveined small shrimp, 1 celery stalk with green, leafy tops, coarsely chopped, 1/2 small to medium yellow skinned onion, coarsely chopped, 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Shrimp Burgers

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