Description
These Shrimp Burgers are packed with flavor from cilantro and guacamole, making them a delicious and unique twist on a classic burger.
Ingredients
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For the guacamole
- 1 medium-sized avocado
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the burger
- 1 pound raw shrimp
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- olive oil for the pan
- about 8 thin slices vine-ripened tomato
- 1 small handful baby lettuces
- 4 burger buns, lightly toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the guacamole: Mash the avocado in a bowl and mix in the red onion, lime juice, chipotles, and salt.
- Make the burger patties: In a food processor, pulse the shrimp until finely chopped. Add in the egg, cilantro, salt, cumin, and pepper. Form into patties.
- Cook the shrimp burgers: Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the patties until golden brown on both sides.
- Assemble the burgers: Place a shrimp patty on each bun, top with guacamole, tomato slices, and lettuce.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the guacamole with additional ingredients like diced tomatoes or jalapenos.
- You can also grill the shrimp burgers for a smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg