Description
Indulge in the crispy goodness of our homemade Crispy Fried Shrimp Burger with a flavorful sauce that elevates every bite. Perfect for seafood lovers looking for a delicious twist on a classic burger.
Ingredients
For the shrimp patties:
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, divided
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the homemade sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
For assembly:
- 4 brioche buns, toasted
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 tomato slices
- 4 slices red onion, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp patties: In a mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp, mayonnaise, egg, 1/2 cup panko, green onions, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Shape into 4 patties, coat with remaining panko, and fry until golden brown.
- Make the homemade sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, lemon juice, paprika, and cayenne.
- Assemble the burgers: Spread sauce on toasted buns, add lettuce, tomato, onion, a shrimp patty, and the bun tops. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-coat the patties in panko.
- You can air fry the shrimp burgers at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- The sauce also works great as a dipping sauce for fries.