Meals Matter

Spicy Shrimp Burgers

Contributed By: bree253
Rachel Ray 30-Minute Meals for Kids

Great way to get the kids helping. There reward? A really yummy burger!

Ingredients

1 lb. Raw small salad shrimp

1 Small stalk celery, from the heart

1/2 Small yellow onion, cut into chunks

1/2 Small green bell pepper, seeded and cut into pieces

1 clove Garlic

A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

1 tbs. OLD BAY seasoning (available near the fish department)

1/2 tsp. Cayenne pepper

1 tsp. Chili powder

Grated Zest of one lemon

Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

2 tbs. Extra-virgin olive oil (e-voo)

4 English muffins

1/4 c. Mayonnaise

1/4 c. Chili sauce, salsa, or taco sauce

Boston lettuce leaves

Preparation

Put half the shrimp into a food processor and grind them up. Transfer the ground shrimp to a bowl using a rubber spatula. Add the remaining whole shrimp to the bowl. Put the empty food processor bowl back in place and add celery, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and parsley; pulse-grind the mixture into a fine chop. Add the vegetable mixture to the shrimp. Add Old Bay seasoning, cayenne, chili powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Stir the shrimp mixture to combine.

Preheat a large nonstick skilet over medium to medium-high heat. Add e-voo. Use a large metal ice cream scoop to scoop four mounds of shrimp burger mixture into the pan. Gently pat down to form patties. Fry patties until they firm up and the shrimp turn whitish-pink, 3-5 minutes on each side.

Split and toast the English muffins. Mix mayo and chili sauce together. Place burgers on muffin bottoms and top with lettuce. Slather the top of the muffins with sauce and set in place.

Cook's Notes

You can mix less chili sauce into the mayo if you can't handle the spice.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Shellfish
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids Love It
Kids can help make it
Meal Type: Entree