Description
Succulent shrimp burgers with lemon aioli offer a coastal culinary delight from Mediterranean kitchens. Crisp patties nestled in toasted brioche buns deliver fresh seafood flavors with zesty aioli that elevate you to seaside dining bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (60 g) almond flour
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 2 tbsps finely diced red onion
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp oil
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsps lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- 2 pickles, thinly sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into quarters
Instructions
- Preparation: Divide shrimp into two portions – finely grind half in a food processor and roughly chop the remaining half into small pieces.
- Mixing: Combine processed and chopped shrimp with almond flour, egg, onion, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Forming Patties: Shape the shrimp mixture into compact 3-inch diameter patties, maintaining uniform thickness for consistent cooking. Refrigerate for 1 hour or freeze for 15 minutes to stabilize the patties.
- Lemon Aioli Creation: Whisk parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and mayonnaise in a separate bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Cooking: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place chilled patties in the pan without overcrowding, cooking 4 minutes per side to achieve a golden-brown crust.
- Assembly: Spread lemon aioli on lettuce leaves, layer with tomatoes, pickles, and onions. Position cooked shrimp patty on top, cover with another lettuce leaf, and optionally wrap in parchment paper for serving.
Notes
- Chill for Stability: Refrigerate or briefly freeze patties to prevent crumbling during cooking, ensuring a compact and well-formed burger.
- Texture Balance: Grinding half the shrimp and chopping the other half creates a perfect mix of smooth and chunky textures for a more interesting mouthfeel.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Cook patties in batches to maintain high pan temperature and achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior without steaming.
- Gentle Handling: Use minimal flipping and movement when cooking to preserve the delicate shrimp burger’s structure and prevent breaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg