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Modern Seafood Sensation Burger

Dive into a Flavorful Fusion with Our Seafood Sensation Burger!

4servings
25 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Modern Seafood Sensation Burger

About this recipe

Discover a modern twist on the classic seafood burger, combining succulent shrimp and crab with fresh herbs and spices. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a cozy family dinner, these burgers bring the taste of the ocean to your table, wrapped in a toasted bun and garnished with crispy lettuce, juicy tomato, and tangy pickles.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound fresh crab meat
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 whole-grain hamburger buns
  • Lettuce, tomato, and pickles for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Pulse the shrimp in a food processor until coarsely chopped.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine shrimp, crab meat, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, green onions, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Shape mixture into 4 patties.

  4. 4

    Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

  6. 6

    Toast the buns.

  7. 7

    Assemble burgers with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and patties.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef's tip

For the best texture, do not over-process the shrimp. The burgers should be juicy yet firm. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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