If you love shrimp and burgers then this is the recipe for you! The absolute BEST Shrimp burger topped with creamy avocado dressing that perfect any night of the week!
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.
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!
Are you ready for this?
No… are you ready for this?!
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!
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!
Freezing Raw Burgers
These burger patties freeze beautifully for up to 1 month. Simply assemble the mixture, form it into burgers, chill for at least an hour in the fridge for them to firm up, and then store in an air-tight freezer container.
To cook, simply remove from the freezer, place in the pan, and cook.
Reheating Cooked Shrimp Burgers
I am so not a fan of reheating any seafood in the microwave. Instead:
- Turn on the oven to 350F and wrap each cooked burger in some foil (feel free to drizzle with a little oil or a teaspoon of butter).
- Place on a baking sheet and reheat for about 10-15 minutes just until warmed through.
Chunky Shrimp Burgers with Avocado Aioli sauce
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 1.5 hours
- Category: burger
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: American
If you love shrimp and burgers then this is the recipe for you! The absolute BEST Shrimp burger topped with creamy avocado dressing that perfect any night of the week
Ingredients
Shrimp Burgers
- 1 pound raw medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1 xl egg
- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 1/2 cup Panko or Gluten-Free Panko
- 1/2 jalapeno, chopped and seeded
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup red pepper, chopped small
- 3 tablespoon canola oil
Avocado Aioli
- 1 avocado, halved, seeded, and peeled (save the pit!)
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne)
- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Avocado Aioli
- Scoop the avocado pulp into the bowl of a food processor. Add the sour cream, lime juice, garlic cloves, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth. Check and adjust seasoning.
- Place in a dish, add the pit (this helps prevent it from turning brown), cover, and chill for an hour.
Burgers
- Divide the shrimp in half. Coarsely chop one half and set aside. Put the remaining half in a food processor and grind to a coarse puree. Add egg, shallot, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic to the processor. Process until smooth. Sprinkle mixture with breadcrumbs and process again. Transfer contents of the 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).
- 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.
- Serve plain, in a lettuce wrap or on an Onion Brioche Bun.
Felix Gyomber says
I made this for a school assignment and got full marks. Even without that positive the burgers tasted great. I loved the sauce and made it again several times afterward. Great recipe
TKWAdmin says
So happy you loved it Felix! Thank you so much and congratulations on getting full marks!
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Ricco says
Do you cook the shrimp first?
TKWAdmin says
No you do not.
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Ben says
The sauce was great. The burgers had too much filler and some of the stuff drowned out the shrimp flavor. The fillers made it too soft and had a odd texture. I really like the shrimp puree idea and might have added the jalepeno maybe a little shallot but thats it. Theres plenty of garlic and cilantro in the sauce so the burger doesnt need it
Mel says
I am a huge home “chef” and foodie. This is actually the first review I have ever written because these are the BOMB!. They are archived in my recipes as the “best shrimp burgers ever” I have Celiacs so I replaced the Panko with GF bread crumbs and they were perfect. I have 3 kids and they all gobbled them up like they were made of candy. They are in high rotation around here right now. I have also made them very small as appies-like little shrimp cakes. Thanks for sharing.
Debbie says
I made these awhile ago just loved them. I can’t remember how many it makes. I want to make them for a gathering. Can you let me know how many to a batch?
TKWAdmin says
Hi Debbie!
Depending on the size of the burger you make, normal is 5-6 burgers.
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Kimberly Ward says
Truly delicious!
I made this a few weeks back, and making it again tonight. The burger is moist, flavorful and filling. I added the seeds from the peppers for that extra kick, but amazing all the same!
TKWAdmin says
Thank you so much Kimberly! So happy you loved it!
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Evie says
AMAZINGGGGG!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Ronnie Mullins says
Just made these and the went very quickly. Thanks for the recipe.
Tucker George says
Reading this made me want to never read again. Reminded me of a 90s teenager writing about how much they loved the Backstreet Boys….However, the recipe was really great, I added some extra pepper flakes for heat. Will make again.
TKWAdmin says
Bahaha! I so wish I was a teenager again but I am young at heart! Take it all in fun Tucker as that’s how it’s meant.
So happy you loved the recipe!
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Margo Smith says
These sound great I just ate me a shrimp burger for the first time. I loved it so I am in the process of looking for new yummy recipes. This is a must try with the slaw, thanks.
Asha says
Very tasty but also very spicy 🌶
Asha says
Did not realize I left a 4 star review in my first comment and wish i could delete it because this recipe deserves all 5 stars. So tasty and flavorful. I paired it with a pretzel bun ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TKWAdmin says
Aw thank you so much!
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TKWAdmin says
Thank you Asha! The heat is certainly adjustable by using less jalapeno but I think in this dish it needs a bit of spice. I mean don’t we all need a little spice in our lives? 🙂
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