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Shrimp burger served on lettuce

Perfect Shrimp Burgers

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Shrimp Burgers
  • ½ cup pork rind bread crumbs*
  • ¼ cup mayo
  • 2 scallions minced
  • 2 T fresh parsley minced
  • 2 t lemon zest grated
  • ½ t salt
  • 1/4 t black pepper
  • 1/4 t paprika
  • 1 ½ lb. large shrimp peeled deveined and patted dry
Ingredients for the Tartar Sauce
  • ¾ C mayo
  • 2 T relish or finely diced cornichons or pickles
  • 1 T capers
  • 1 T fresh dill 1t dried
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 t lemon zest

Instructions

  • *If you need to make your own pork rind crumbs, pulse in food processor to course crumbs, about 7-10 pulses
  • Combine mayo, scallions, parsley, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl until smooth
  • Pulse shrimp in a food processor until some pieces are finely minced, and others are still larger, more coarsely chopped – about 7-8 pulses
  • Add shrimp to the mayo and gently fold until all the pieces are covered. Add the pork rind crumbs over top, and fold until just covered- you want it to be more of a coating around the burger
  • Divide the shrimp into 4 equal patties and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment and refrigerate for 1-3 hours
  • Heat a skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium high heat, add cooking oil of choice (I like avocado oil or ghee, as it has a higher heat point) and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until the temp is 145 F.
  • Serve with tartar sauce, and garnish as desired