Name: Shrimp Burger Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large clove garlic, peeled; 1 dried or fresh chile; 1 1-inch piece of ginger; 1 ½ lbs. peeled shrimp, deveined if you like; ¼ cup roughly chopped shallots; ¼ cup roughly chopped red or yellow bell pepper; salt and pepper; ½ cup cilantro leaves; Neutral oil, like corn or canola; Toasted brioche buns; Lime wedges or ketchup for serving

Shrimp Burger Recipe

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Servings

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

You can make a burger out of anything, as most home cooks know; the challenge is in choosing a central element that delivers superior flavor and texture. Shrimp, like scallops, contain a high amount of natural gelatin, which allows you to incorporate a considerable amount of flavorings without worrying about the burger falling apart. For a delicious evening of grilling, give this shrimp burger recipe a whirl.

Ingredients

1 large clove garlic, peeled
1 dried or fresh chile
1 1-inch piece of ginger
1 ½ lbs. peeled shrimp, deveined if you like
¼ cup roughly chopped shallots
¼ cup roughly chopped red or yellow bell pepper
salt and pepper
½ cup cilantro leaves
Neutral oil, like corn or canola
Toasted brioche buns
Lime wedges or ketchup for serving

Directions

Start a charcoal or gas grill; fire should be moderately hot and rack about 4 inches from the heat source.
Combine garlic, chili, ginger, and shrimp in a food processor and purée, stopping machine to scrape down sides of container as necessary. Add remaining shrimp along with shallots, bell pepper, salt, peppers, and cilantro, and pulse as many times as necessary to chop shrimp, but not too finely. Shape mixture into 4 patties. Chill for 15 to 20 minutes.
Brush grill or patties lightly with oil and place them on the grill. Cook undisturbed until a dark crust appears on bottom and they release fairly easily with a spatula, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes on the other side. Serve on buns or not, as you like, with ketchup or lime juice as a condiment.