Crispy Fried Shrimp Burger
Delicious crispy fried shrimp burgers with a golden coating, served with zesty sauce and fresh lettuce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: pescatarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce or greens
- Zesty sauce (such as tartar sauce or remoulade)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp mixture: In a bowl, combine the shrimp, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well to ensure each shrimp is coated in the aromatic spices.
- Set up the breading station: Dip each shrimp in flour, then in the beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot.
- Fry the shrimp: Fry the shrimp until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Toast the burger buns: Lightly toast the burger buns while the shrimp are frying.
- Assemble the burgers: Place lettuce on the bottom bun, add the fried shrimp, and drizzle with zesty sauce.
- Serve with love: Top with the other half of the bun and enjoy!
Notes
For a spicy variant, mix sriracha with your zesty sauce. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or replace shrimp with fried tofu for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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