Shrimp Jalapeno Burgers

You're going to start to think I don't like traditional beef burgers...and that's really not true. But, I do get to a point each season where I'm tired of cooking and eating the same old thing and am looking for something different.

Even after being put through a food processor, the shrimp held some of their texture and cooked up exactly like whole shrimp taste and feel. There was a nice kick from the jalapeno, and no single taste overpowered any of the others. I didn't have an avocado, so I used a little mayo on each "burger" and it added a nice amount of creaminess.

I think these would make nice sliders on small, sweet Hawaiian rolls. I think you'd get about 12 from this recipe; if I try it out, I'll let you know.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (weight after peeled)
• 1 large jalapeño, minced 
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 medium scallions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons panko 
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 4 lime wedges
• 1/2 medium avocado, sliced thin
• 4 hamburg rolls, toasted

Method:

1. Dry shrimp well with a paper towel then place them in the food processor along with jalapeño and garlic. Pulse a few times until almost pasty.
2. Combine the shrimp in a large bowl with remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.
3. Form shrimp into 4 patties.
4. Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp cakes to the heated pan and cook 4 minutes without disturbing, then gently flip and cook an additional 4 minutes.
5. Serve with fresh lime juice and top with thin slices of avocado.

Source: Skinny Taste

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