Shrimp Burgers with Scallion Mayo is a fun way to switch up a classic burger!
Everyone loves a good beef burger, but sometimes it’s fun to switch things up and make them out of something else. If you’ve never had a shrimp burger, you are in for a real treat!
This recipe makes either two jumbo burgers, three regular burgers, or four small-ish burgers. If you can believe it, that jumbo burger pictured above is only 1/4 pound of shrimp! It looks like it’s at least 1/2 pound, right? It’s bulked up with veggies (for flavor and to help keep it juicy) and breadcrumbs (to help it stay together in burger-form). I have to be honest though, as enticing as that jumbo burger is, I could only finish about half of it in one sitting…next time I’ll make this recipe into three or four smaller burgers. So if you like shrimp, this recipe is a great way to stretch your dollar to the fullest.
These burgers pair really well with Carrot-Raisin Salad, and together they are perfect for an easy meal.
- 4 tablespoons low-fat mayo
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (more or less to taste)
- ½ teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 scallion, green and white parts, thinly sliced
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large stalk celery, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- ½-inch piece fresh ginger, grated on a microplane
- 8 oz (230 g) peeled, deveined raw shrimp
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (more or less to taste)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Breadcrumbs (up to ½ cup)
- Olive oil, for the pan
- Buns or bread, for serving
- Sliced cucumber or lettuce, for serving
- Whisk together all ingredients for the Scallion mayo in a medium bowl; cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the fridge until serving.
- For the Shrimp Burgers, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and onion and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute more, stirring constantly. Cool slightly.
- Add the shrimp to a food processor and pulse a few times until it forms a paste. Pulse in the onion/celery mixture, lemon juice, hot sauce, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Once combined, transfer the shrimp mixture to a bowl and mix in the breadcrumbs a little at a time until the mixture stays together when shaped into a burger.
- Form the mixture into however many burgers you want. Coat the bottom of a medium skillet with canola oil and preheat over medium to medium-high heat; add the burgers and cook until golden outside and fully cooked inside, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side (depending on how big the burgers are), flipping once.
- Serve the burgers on a toasted bun or bread with sliced cucumber or lettuce and Scallion Mayo.
I’m Faith Gorsky, the writer, cook, and photographer behind An Edible Mosaic. My goal is to inspire you to get in the kitchen and try something new! Feel free to 
Wonderful idea for a burger!! I want!
I love shrimp, and I love burgers :-)
Thanks for the recipe, once again my friend!
SHRIMP. BURGERS.
I just fell out of my chair and in love.
We love our burgers, but a shrimp burger is one I’ve yet to try. It sounds and looks really good!
I have long wanted to make shrimp burgers-you have given me a most delicious recipe! Will definitely be making these soon…pinned.
What a great idea! I’d love to try those patties. So droolworthy.
Cheers,
Rosa
These look so good Faith, I would love a shrimp burger on top of a green salad!
Love that burger idea with all the veggies. Thanks for the size tip, I imagine it would be great to make and have delcious leftovers.
great picture too!
I haven’t heard of shrimp burgers before but oh do they sound good! I am bookmarking this one for sure!
If I saw this on a menu, I’d order it – and tell the waiter to hurry!
Hubby would be head over heels in love with these burgers. he loves shrimp!
Yay! You’ve posted it! Lunch tomorrow – sorted. Gorgeous with the dressing spilling out. Will make small burgers as you suggest – to go further & not to look so greedy. Mmm
Oooo a shrimp burger! I was planning on making one too :) Looks so flavorful, love the scallion mayo!
Faith – those look delicious!!! I am bookmarking for the next time we grill! YUM
These look yummy! I could see where the carrot salad would be a perfect match. Thank you for sharing! :)
A great idea and the scallion mayo looks perfect, but the way that bread is toasted,I could be happy with that.
I just love that you stuffed these full of veggies! Way to make a little bit of shrimp go a long way!
very clever recipe—looks delicious, and a terrific way to stretch your shrimp without scrimping on taste.
What a gorgeous shrimp burger…you are right it looks huge :) And love that mayo!
i don’t think i’ve had a shrimp burgers before :) yummy ~ I can’t wait to try at home!