Description
Delightful shrimp burgers topped with creamy cilantro guacamole, perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 60 g breadcrumbs
- 15 g fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 40 g red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, minced (optional)
- 4 burger buns of choice
- Lettuce leaves and sliced tomatoes, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a food processor. Pulse gently until coarsely chopped.
- Combine ingredients: Transfer the chopped shrimp to a mixing bowl. Add breadcrumbs, cilantro, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, egg, and lime juice. Mix gently.
- Shape the patties: Divide the mixture into four portions and shape into compact patties.
- Heat the skillet: Warm a grill or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the patties: Place the patties on the hot surface and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden.
- Make the guacamole: Mash the avocado and stir in red onion, jalapeño, salt, and lime juice.
- Toast the buns (optional): Toast the burger buns until lightly browned.
- Assemble your burgers: Start with a base bun, add a shrimp patty, spoonful of guacamole, lettuce, and tomato. Top with the second bun.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using an air fryer for cooking the patties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg