Shrimp Burgers "Ultimate BBQ"

 

                    The preparation for these shrimp burgers is similar to that crab cakes. The shrimp are held together with a spicy mixture of egg and cracker crumbs, and the the patties are grilled until lightly crisp.

4 servings

• 1¼ lb unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp
• Vegetable oil cooking spray
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Pinch of Cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1¼ cups crush cornbread crackers
• 4 kaiser rolls with poppy seeds, split
• Sweet 'n' Spicy tartar sauce, recipe belows
• 4 Bibb lettuce leaves

1. Peel shrimp, devein and cut each shrimp into thirds.
2. Line a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan with aluminium foil and coat with cooking spray.
3. Stir together egg and next 4 ingredients until blended ; stir in celery, green onion, and parsley.
4. Fold in shrimp and cracker crumbs, mixture will be very thick.
5. Shape into 4 patties, 4-inch-wide, 1-inch-thick.
6. Place patties on prepared pan, cover and chill 1 to 24 hours ; transfer to freezer, and freeze 30 minutes.
7. Coat cold cooking grate with cooing spray, and place on grill.
8. Preheat grill to 350F to 400F heat, grill burgers, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes or until burgers lift easily from cooking grate using a large spatula.
9. Turn burgers, and grill 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and burgers are cooked through and lightly crisp.
10. Grill rolls, cut side down until lightly toasted.
11. Serve burgers on buns with Sweet 'n' Spicy tartar sauce and lettuce.

Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar Sauce

                    The shrimp burgers need a healthy dollop of this spicy tartar sauce. You can whip it up in minutes, and also serve it with your favorite grilled white fish.

1 cup

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon paprika

1. Stir together all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Cover and chill 30 minutes to 24 hours.
3. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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