Description
Delicious shrimp burgers paired with a creamy cilantro guacamole, perfect for summer barbecues or casual gatherings.
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 and 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)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for guacamole)
- 4 burger buns of choice
- Lettuce leaves and sliced tomatoes for serving
Instructions
- Chop the shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Combine ingredients: Add the breadcrumbs, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, beaten egg, and lime juice. Mix gently.
- Shape the patties: Divide the shrimp mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty.
- Preheat the cooking surface: Heat a grill or non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties: Place the patties on the hot surface and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden.
- Prepare the guacamole: Mash the avocado with red onion, jalapeño (if using), salt, and lime juice.
- Toast the buns (optional): Toast the burger buns until lightly browned.
- Assemble the burgers: Place a shrimp patty on each bun, spoon guacamole atop, and finish with lettuce and sliced tomatoes.
Notes
Make shrimp mixture ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to cook. Feel free to customize the toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg