Shrimp Burgers

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
These quick and easy burgers are made in a food processor with cilantro, garlic, and paprika for a seafood burger bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 green onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
  • 4 hamburger buns, split
  • 8 Boston lettuce leaves
  • 4 slices tomato
  • 4 thin slices red onion

Directions

  1. Place half the shrimp in a food processor. Process until mixture is smooth and paste-like. Add remaining shrimp, bread crumbs, egg, green onions, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Pulse 3-5 times or until mixture is combined and largest shrimp pieces are about 1/4 inch.
  2. Shape into four 3-1/2-inch patties, over and refrigerate 10 minutes. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add patties. Cook until golden brown and a thermometer reads 160°, 4-5 minutes on each side.
  3. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon zest and seafood seasoning. Spread over cut sides of buns. Serve patties on buns with lettuce, tomato and onion.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 480 calories, 26g fat (3g saturated fat), 189mg cholesterol, 813mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.

© 2025 RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC