Shrimp Burgers
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Bring the flavor of the coastal South to your kitchen with juicy, panko-crusted shrimp burgers – ready in just 30 minutes!
Photo by America’s Test Kitchen
Straight from one of my favorite cookbooks, Foolproof Fish, by the ever-reliable America’s Test Kitchen, these shrimp burgers have quickly become one of my favorite new recipe finds. A Southern coastal favorite, they’re made from just a few simple ingredients: chopped raw shrimp, mayonnaise, scallions, salt, pepper, and cayenne. To achieve that irresistible crunch reminiscent of fried seafood, the patties get a panko coating and are sautéed to golden, crisp perfection. And the best part? You can serve these shrimp burgers in under 30 minutes—perfect for those hectic weeknights. By the way, if burgers aren’t calling your name today, just ditch the buns—the patties make delicious shrimp cakes!
What You’ll Need To Make Shrimp Burgers
Step-by-Step Instructions
Pulse the panko in a food processor until finely ground, about 15 pulses; transfer to shallow dish.
Place one-third of the shrimp (about 1 cup), mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and cayenne in the now-empty processor.
Pulse until the shrimp are finely chopped, about 8 pulses.
Add the remaining shrimp.
Pulse until coarsely chopped, about 4 pulses, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Transfer to a bowl and stir in the scallions.
Using your lightly moistened hands, divide the shrimp mixture into 4 equal portions, then gently shape each portion into a ¾-inch-thick patty.
Working with 1 patty at a time, dredge in panko, pressing lightly to adhere; transfer to a plate.
Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Cook until the patties are golden brown and register 140 degrees, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
Transfer the shrimp burgers to a paper towel–lined plate and let drain, about 30 seconds per side.
Spread tartar sauce evenly among the bun bottoms, then place the burgers and lettuce on top. Cover with the bun tops and serve.
Photo by America’s Test Kitchen
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Shrimp Burgers
Bring the flavor of the coastal South to your kitchen with juicy, panko-crusted shrimp burgers – ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1½ pounds large shrimp (26 to 30 per pound), peeled, deveined, and tails removed, divided
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- â…› teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 scallions, chopped fine
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup tartar sauce
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted if desired
- 4 leaves Bibb lettuce
Instructions
- Pulse panko in food processor until finely ground, about 15 pulses; transfer to shallow dish. Place one-third of shrimp (about 1 cup), mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and cayenne in now-empty processor and pulse until shrimp are finely chopped, about 8 pulses. Add remaining shrimp and pulse until coarsely chopped, about 4 pulses, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Transfer to bowl and stir in scallions.
- Using your lightly moistened hands, divide shrimp mixture into 4 equal portions, then gently shape each portion into ¾-inch-thick patty.
- Working with 1 patty at a time, dredge in panko, pressing lightly to adhere; transfer to plate.
- Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook until patties are golden brown and register 140 degrees, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer burgers to paper towel–lined plate and let drain, about 30 seconds per side. Spread tartar sauce evenly among bun bottoms, then place burgers and lettuce on top. Cover with bun tops. Serve.
- Note: Nutritional information does not include tartar sauce.
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Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (4 servings)
- Calories: 467
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Cholesterol: 277 mg
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These were so easy and so good! Next time I might add an egg or two to help them stay together…mine fell apart. 😢
Love so many of your recipes! Q – Is it possible to sub plain greek yogurt for the mayo or would that really change taste/texture?
Thanks.
Hi Joanna, I think it would be fine here. Please LMK how it turns out!
These were to die for! I used a 1lb package of shrimp without any other modifications to the recipe and cooked the burgers in olive oil. I can’t wait to make them again. And bonus: this week we’re having Jen’s Everyday Spice-Crusted Salmon, another family favorite, to use up the leftover tartar sauce. 🙂
Love that recipe…I used the leftover tartar sauce for my shrimp burgers!
Simple and so delicious. I love lemon and added zest and a generous fresh squeeze with some fresh parsley. Look forward to making this a lot
Hi Jenn, I haven’t tried this yet but I have loved every one of your recipes. For this one do you use raw or cooked shrimp. Thank you
Dave
Glad you enjoy the recipes, Dave! For this recipe you need raw shrimp.
These were incredibly delicious. We had them without the buns and it was a nice light dinner. Thank you!
Love your recipes and looking forward to making this one! In your recipes you use Vegetable Oil versus Olive Oil. Is there a specific reason for this?
Hi Patricia, I actually use both oils, but when I want an oil that’s very neutral in flavor, I go with vegetable oil. (You can get away with using olive oil here.) So glad you like the recipes — hope you enjoy this one as well!
Thank you!
Hi Jen!
Well this recipe was different! We can’t quite decide if we liked it or not! It’s a texture issue. Very spongy! I did appreciate how quick and easy it was to put together. And what made it was absolutely your tartar sauce – wow! That sauce is amazing! I did have to make these GF, so I used crushed corn tortillas. I think I have to crisp up the patties a little more next time – that could perhaps help. Curious what other people thought. Not 100% sure if I should try these again! But the tartar sauce is my new best find! You are my go-to chef, so perhaps it is because this was not YOUR recipe per say 🙂 Loved trying it though, and it did make for an original dinner! Thank you as usual!
What kind of bun did you use? Thanks!
Hi Renee, I just used store-bought hamburger buns. 😊
This looks delicious so I will give it 5 stars before even trying it, based on your other recipes I’ve made 🙂
Question: Could this be baked in the oven instead of sautéing on the stove? I have a big family and if scaling up the recipe, baking on a cookie sheet would be so much easier.
Hi Grace, glad you like the recipes! I think these are best if pan-fried, but I think you can bake them. I’d bake them in a 350-degree oven on a lightly greased baking sheet for about twenty minutes, or until cooked through (and it’s not necessary to flip them), then slide them under the broiler for about a minute to get them golden brown on top. Enjoy!
Amazing burgers!! And the tartar sauce was perfect. Thanks for yet another great dinner idea.
This recipe is absolutely super easy and incredibly tasty. Well done team!! Instead of going out for takeaway why not make it at home for a fraction of the price and you know it’s fresh and has been prepared the right way. Keep up the great work team! You rock!!!
Hi Jenn, Thanks for this wonderful recipe. There are only two of us and one is quite filling and delicious so we saved two patties for tomorrow. Can’t wait to gobble them up.
Tim Timberlake
Hi Jenn,
Looks great! Could I bake in the oven instead of frying?
Thanks,
Lynda
Hi Lynda, I think these are best if pan-fried, but I think you can bake them. I’d bake them in a 350-degree oven on a lightly greased baking sheet for about twenty minutes, or until cooked through (and it’s not necessary to flip them), then slide them under the broiler for about a minute to get them golden brown on top. Enjoy!
hi Jenn, first of all thank you for all your amazing recipes and cook books. Most – if not all – of our best recipes come from you – so you have been part of the family for years :). a little question: would this recipe work with salmon? thank you. Renata
Hi Renata, Thanks for your very sweet words about the recipes and support of the cookbooks! Instead of making this with salmon, I’d recommend this recipe instead. Hope you enjoy if you make them!
Jen your recipes are amazing! There’s just my hubby and me, could I freeze two of the shrimp burgers. Should I freeze before or after cooking? Many thanks
Hi Fiona, Thanks for your nice words about the recipes — so glad you like them! I’ve never frozen them, but I think it should work. I’d freeze them before cooking. When you’re ready to cook them, thaw them overnight in the fridge (you’ll want to ensure that they are completely thawed in the center prior to cooking). Hope you both enjoy!
Hello Jenn, can these be frozen after they are cooked. My college daughter is asking since she always winds up with leftovers. We are going to give them a try tomorrow. Looking forward to making them, they look so good! I love your recipes, thanks so much for sharing.
Hi Fran, I’ve never frozen them, but if you want to give it a try, I’d freeze them prior to cooking. When your daughter’s ready to cook them, she should thaw them overnight in the fridge (and she’ll want to ensure that they are completely thawed in the center prior to cooking). Hope you both enjoy!
I’ve been making this recipe for years. It’s a keeper for sure! My teenage son can eat 3 in one sitting.
So can mine!