Description
This Crispy Fried Shrimp Burger with Homemade Sauce is a delicious seafood twist on a classic burger. Featuring golden, crispy shrimp patties and a tangy, creamy homemade sauce, it’s the perfect combination of crunch and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Shrimp Patties:
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup flour (for dredging)
- 1 egg, beaten (for coating)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for coating)
- Oil for frying
- For the Homemade Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- To Assemble:
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Roughly chop half of the shrimp and finely chop the other half. Add to a bowl.
- Mix in breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, green onion, mayo, paprika, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare three bowls: flour, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each patty in flour, then egg, then panko, coating well.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties 3–4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Toast burger buns lightly. Spread sauce on buns, add lettuce, tomato, and pickles, then place the shrimp patty and top with more sauce and the bun.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp for best results.
- You can air fry the patties for a lighter version.
- Double the sauce recipe and use as a dip for fries or veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: shrimp burger, crispy seafood burger, fried shrimp patty, homemade burger sauce, seafood sandwich