Shrimp Burgers

A shrimp burger is simply a cake of shrimp and seasonings served on a bun, with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce. These concentrate the sweet essence of shellfish and complement it with semisweet seasonings like parsley, onion and bell peppers. They are easy to prepare, and they bring the warmth of a summer beach picnic indoors.

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
• 3 tablespoons diced celery
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 cup cornbread crumbs (or bread crumbs)
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Tabasco sauce to taste
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    230 calories; 11 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 13 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 18 grams protein; 167 milligrams cholesterol; 345 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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6 servings

Preparation

1. Boil shrimp for 2 minutes. Drain in a colander, and place ice on top until cool enough to handle. Peel and devein shrimp, and chop into small dice.
2. In a large bowl, mix shrimp with scallions, celery, parsley and lemon zest. Stir in mayonnaise, cornbread crumbs and the egg, and beat with a whisk or wooden spoon until evenly distributed. Season with salt, pepper and Tabasco to taste.
3. With your hands, form 6 patties about 3 inches in diameter. Sauté, 3 at a time, in peanut oil until both sides are nicely browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve on hamburger buns with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce.

1 hour