California Shrimp Burgers
Juicy, protein-packed shrimp burgers with bold flavor and a light texture — a healthier twist on a classic burger that still feels like a treat.
Servings: 3 Burgers
Calories: 355kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp precooked shrimp will crumble
- 1 tbsp avocado oil olive works too, but watch smoke point
- 1 ea red bell pepper – diced
- 1/4 ea red onion (diced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ea tomato (topping)
- 1 ea red onion (topping)
- 1 ea arugula any leafy green works
- 1 ea avocado guac works too
- 1 ea lime or lime juice
- 3 ea bun of choice
Instructions
- Blend shrimp in a food processor, or blender until minced finely
- Mix in avocade oil, cumin, smoked paprika and chili powder
- Cut red onion into slices, then dice about 1/4 of the red onion into small pieces, set the rest aside for topping
- dice red pepper into small pieces
- mix red onion and bell pepper into the shrimp mixture and form (3) patties
- firm the patties in the fridge for 20 minutes
- prepare toppings – mash the avocado, slice tomato and wash arugula
- set stainless steel or cast iron pan to medium heat on the stovetop (use preferred cooking oil)
- place patties on the stovetop and cook until firm
- Serve on a burger bun of your choice with toppings and a squeeze of lime juice