Shrimp Burger

Shrimp Burger

Shrimp Burger

Let’s make one thing clear: the shrimp burger is not mutant a crab cake. The shrimp burger happens to be indigenous to the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. This succulent sandwich consists of shrimp, green peppers, garlic, and shallots pulsed in a food processor, then mixed with an egg, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and creole seasoning. The mixture is formed into patties, then fried in butter; topped on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato and either tartar or remoulade sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North Carolina
Keyword: American, main course, North Carolina, sandwich, seafood
Servings: 4 burgers
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 shallots chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 small green pepper chopped
  • 2 tsp creole seasoning
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp tails removed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • brioche buns toasted
  • butter lettuce
  • tomato sliced
  • remoulade sauce

Instructions

  • In a food processor, pulse the green pepper, shallots, and garlic until they are finely chopped.
  • Add in the shrimp and pulse a couple of times until they are coarsely chopped.
  • Scrape out the shrimp mixture into a bowl. Mix in the egg, creole seasoning, lemon juice, and breadcrumbs. Form into 4 patties.
  • Melt the butter onto a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Place the patties on the griddle and cook for 4-5 minutes a side.
  • Toast the buns on the griddle.

Assembly

  • Spread remoulade sauce on both sides of the bun.
  • Place a shrimp burger on the bottom half of the bun.
  • Top with a slice of tomato and butter lettuce.