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Shrimp and Crab Burger

Source of Recipe

From "Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations" by Kevin Belton


List of Ingredients

â—¦  ½ pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
â—¦  ½ pound claw crabmeat
â—¦  ¾ cup breadcrumbs
â—¦  ¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper
â—¦  3 tablespoons chives, sliced, plus more for garnish
â—¦  1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
â—¦  ½ teaspoon kosher salt
â—¦  ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
â—¦  2 eggs
â—¦  1 teaspoon lemon zest
â—¦  4 tablespoons olive oil
â—¦  Sliced tomato
â—¦  Lettuce
â—¦  6 buns, toasted
â—¦  Sour cream (optional)
â—¦  Lemon wedges, for serving


Recipe

Place the shrimp in food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped, being careful not to grind into a paste. Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl and add crabmeat, breadcrumbs, bell pepper, 3 tablespoons chives, Creole seasoning, salt, cayenne, eggs, and lemon zest. Stir gently to combine.

Form the mixture into six patties.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the patties in a single layer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Serve immediately with sliced tomato and lettuce on toasted buns, topped with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Garnish with lemon wedges.

Serves 6