Description
Crispy Fried Shrimp Burgers feature coarsely chopped shrimp patties breaded in panko and fried to golden perfection, served on toasted brioche buns with creamy mayo, crisp veggies, and tangy pickles—perfect for a satisfying, flavorful handheld meal.
Ingredients
12 oz (340 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
¾ cup (75 g) panko breadcrumbs
½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
Vegetable oil for frying
2 brioche or soft burger buns
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon hot sauce or sriracha (optional)
Lettuce or shredded cabbage
Sliced tomato and red onion
Dill pickle slices
Instructions
- Pulse shrimp, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Form into 2 even patties.
- Set up a breading station with seasoned flour, beaten egg, and panko on separate plates.
- Dredge patties in flour, dip in egg, and coat thoroughly in panko.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Butter and toast buns in a skillet until golden.
- Mix mayo with hot sauce if using. Spread on buns. Layer lettuce, shrimp patty, tomato, onion, and pickles. Assemble and serve warm.
Notes
Use crushed saltines or corn flakes instead of panko for crunch.
Add lime zest, chopped herbs, or chili to the shrimp mix for extra flavor.
Bake patties at 400°F (200°C) for a lighter version—flip halfway.
Swap mayo with lemon-garlic aioli or tartar sauce for variation.
Serve over salad for a bun-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
