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Shrimp Burgers with Old Bay Mayo

This recipe creates delicious shrimp burgers by combining finely processed and coarsely chopped shrimp with binders and seasonings. The patties are pan-fried until golden and served on toasted brioche buns with a zesty Old Bay mayonnaise and fresh toppings like avocado, lettuce, and tomato.
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine south east asian
Servings 4 people
Calories 2425.4 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor For pulsing half of the shrimp until smooth.
  • 1 Large Bowl For combining burger ingredients.
  • 1 Cast-iron skillet For cooking the shrimp burgers.
  • 1 Small Bowl For making the Old Bay mayo.
  • 1 Knife For chopping shrimp, scallions, and toppings.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 scallions white and green parts, thinly sliced
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 4 brioche buns halved and lightly toasted
  • Avocado slices for topping
  • Lettuce leaves for topping
  • Tomato slices for topping

Instructions
 

  • For the shrimp burgers: Coarsely chop half of the shrimp. Put the remaining shrimp in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Combine both shrimp in a large bowl with the breadcrumbs, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, pepper, scallions and egg and mix. Refrigerate for 10 minutes, and then form into 4 patties. Refrigerate 10 more minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the burgers, about 3 minutes per side.
  • For the Old Bay mayo: Combine the mayonnaise and Old Bay to taste in a small bowl.
  • To serve, spread the buns with the mayo and place the burgers on the buns. Top the burgers with the avocado slices, lettuce leaves and tomato slices.

Notes

Ensuring half the shrimp is pulsed smooth and half is coarsely chopped creates a delightful texture contrast in the burger patty. Don't skip the chilling steps; they help the patties hold their shape during cooking. Cook the burgers over medium-high heat to achieve a nice sear without overcooking the interior. Adjust the Old Bay seasoning in the mayo to your preference – start with less and add more if you like a stronger flavor. Toasting the brioche buns adds another layer of texture and flavor.