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Chunky Shrimp Burgers with Avocado Aioli sauce

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So the other day I was cleaning out my freezer trying to figure out why I had no room in it. I found pecan pies, 10 pounds of butter, enough bacon to make a pig farmer proud and a bag of jumbo fresh shrimp.  Now since I had been craving shrimp lately this was perfect.  I checked the purchase date (WOO HOO.. just bought them 2 weeks ago!) and let them thaw out in the fridge that day.

Since I’ve made seafood burgers before (Tilapia Burgers with a Spicy Jalapeno Slaw) I knew how I wanted to make these.

Shrimp Burger

My toughest call was to figure out how I wanted to top these.  Typically burgers use ketchup, mustard and *gag* mayo but not on seafood.  I could have done a slaw or chutney but been there, done that. I wanted something totally unexpected.

As I rummaged through my fridge and found my go-to ‘condiment’ – avocados! Yes, I’ll admit it, I *might* have a slight avocado addiction. They are “nature’s butter” after all.

What I made with that gorgeous green beauty was pure magic!  The avocado aioli was probably one of the top 5 best ‘toppings’ I have ever made or ate!

You ready for this?

No… are you ready for this?!

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I know, right!  I mean seriously.  SHUT THE FRONT DOOR, right!

Just look at the chunks of shrimp, that amazing avocado aioli and those onion brioche buns!

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You wanna kiss me don’tcha huh?  I mean clearly this is just brilliant!  LOL

Seriously I literally wanted to hoard this recipe and keep it all for myself.  But I can’t be that way. But know this, when I open up my bistro, these will be offered!  They are just too amazing not to sell!

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I was so excited while I was making these as I kept thinking 2 things:
1: GET IN MY BELLY!
2: I cannot wait for my girlfriend, Autumn to make these!

See I work with Autumn and just adore her!  She’s a vegetarian but eats seafood – so I’m not sure exactly what that term is called (yes I know I could Google it but I’m lazy right now). This is so up her alley on foods that I seriously cannot wait for her to make these for her and her husband, Tim.

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Chunky Shrimp Burgers with Avocado Aioli sauce

  • Author: The Kitchen Whisperer
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 1.5 hours
  • Category: burger
  • Method: skillet
  • Cuisine: American

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Ingredients

Shrimp Burgers

  • 1 pound raw medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbl chopped cilantro
  • 1 Tbl garlic
  • 1/2 cup Panko or Gluten Free Panko
  • 1/2 jalapeno, chopped and seeded
  • 1 large shallot, minced
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup red pepper, chopped small
  • 3 Tbl canola oil

Avocado Aioli

  • 1 avocado, halved, seeded and peeled (save the pit!)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbl fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbl minced garlic
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (or 1/2 tsp cayenne)
  • 2 Tbl chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Avocado Aioli

  1. Scoop the avocado pulp into the bowl of a food processor.
  2. Add the sour cream, lime juice, garlic cloves, jalapeno, cilantro, salt and pepper.
  3. Process until smooth.
  4. Check and adjust seasoning.
  5. Place in a dish, add the pit (this helps prevent it from turning brown), cover and chill for an hour.

Burgers

  1. Divide the shrimp in half. Coarsely chop one half and set aside. Put remaining half in a food processor and grind to a coarse puree. Add egg, shallot, cilantro, jalapeno and garlic to processor. Process until smooth. Sprinkle mixture with breadcrumbs and process again. Transfer contents of food processor to a large bowl. Add coarsely chopped shrimp and red pepper. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix well. Form burgers and chill for 1 hour (covered).
  2. Heat oil in a heavy skillet. When very hot, fry the shrimp burgers until golden, about 3 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Serve plain, in a lettuce wrap or on a Onion Brioche Bun.
1 burger2161 g1750 mg12.3 g9.2 g17.4 g152.6 mg

Keywords: shrimp burgers, shrimp patties, lent burgers, avocado aioli, avocado sauce

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  1. nan says

    June 25, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    can you do the shrimp burgers on the grill – need to make 10-12 patties

    Reply
    • TKWAdmin says

      June 26, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      Hi Nan!

      I’ve not tried it on the grill but they should work IF you grease up a grill pan and chill the burgers.

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  2. Cassie says

    June 23, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    Can I make as made but freeze, without frying, what I don’t make? Just talking about shrimp mixture

    Reply
  3. Felio says

    June 9, 2017 at 11:18 pm

    Made these tonight for my lady. The only thing was that after initial food processor round they were not burger consistency so I added more penko. But overall – 5 stars man great recipe! The wife will allow me to pollinate her hive tonight; that’s why I cook!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • TKWAdmin says

      June 10, 2017 at 8:20 am

      Hi Felix!

      Thank you so much!!!
      For the texture did you only process 1/2 of the shrimp and then the other have chop the shrimp? The small chunks is what gives it that burger texture.

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
      • Felio says

        June 10, 2017 at 11:50 am

        You know… you are right I did use more shrimps than the recipe called for :0) Awesome. Thanks so much and SO glad I found your site. Cook on!

        Reply
  4. Jenna says

    May 9, 2017 at 11:49 am

    Hi, I was wondering how many burgers this recipe makes? Thanks!

    Reply
    • TKWAdmin says

      May 9, 2017 at 6:56 pm

      Hi Jenna!

      It makes 5-6 burgers.

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  5. Ingrid says

    March 31, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    Vegetarian who eats seafood = pescatarian. I only know this because my daughter is one.

    I’ll definitely need to try this recipe. Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • TKWAdmin says

      April 2, 2017 at 4:01 pm

      Thank you Ingrid 🙂

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  6. Stephanie says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    These were amazing! Thanks for the recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • TKWAdmin says

      September 21, 2016 at 7:22 pm

      Thank you so much Stephanie!

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  7. Mackenzie says

    August 22, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    Just made these!! I only had already cooked shrimp but they were still delicious and moist. Will definitely make again when I have fresh shrimp!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • TKWAdmin says

      August 23, 2016 at 6:49 pm

      Oh that’s awesome Mackenzie! Thank you so much! I <3 these burgers SOOOOOOOOOOOO much!!! They are one of my favorites!

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  8. Kristen says

    June 20, 2016 at 6:50 am

    I can’t wait to try these tonight!! How do they reheat after being cooked and refrigerated?

    Reply
    • TKWAdmin says

      June 25, 2016 at 11:52 am

      Hi Kristen!

      They reheat beautifully! I pop them into a preheated oven/toaster oven for 5-10 minutes and they are super moist and juicy still!

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  9. Meg Will says

    May 29, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    Do you think it’s possible to grill these?

    Reply
    • TKWAdmin says

      May 29, 2016 at 10:22 pm

      Hi Meg,

      I’ve never tried grilling them. These burgers are pretty delicate – almost crab cake-like. I would think as long as they are chilled to the point they are super, super firm (perhaps even par-freeze) then give it a shot. Let me know if you try grilling them.

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
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