Shrimp Burgers with Pineapple-Avocado Salsa Recipe (2024)

Need a break from beef in your burger? Tuna burgers are one option, but here’s another idea: enjoy all the nutritional advantages of shrimp in a new and interesting form with shrimp burgers.

These tiny crustaceans are packed with selenium, iodine, magnesium, B vitamins, and other good stuff from the sea – and don’t forget to save the shells to make a joint-healing seafood stock that you can use in all kinds of soups (or just eat straight).

Using shrimp as the main protein makes for very light-tasting burgers; they’re wondering if you’re going to be eating outside while it’s hot.

“Light-tasting” isn’t just a euphemism for “bland,” though: the patties are packed with plenty of fresh herbs and lemon for a nice zip, and you could even add a little bit of hot pepper if you like them spicy.

You wouldn’t want to slather these burgers with ketchup or mustard, but that doesn’t mean condiments are off the table.

A fruity salsa tops off the burgers with a tropical touch: top them off with a scoop of salsa and wrap them up in a lettuce bun, or just serve them over a big plate of salad as a tasty Paleo meal.

Shrimp Burgers with Pineapple-Avocado Salsa Recipe

SERVES: 4 PREP: 20 min COOK: 15 min

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lb. shrimp (any size), peeled and deveined;
• 2 tbsp. cilantro, coarsely chopped;
• 2 tbsp. fresh chives;
• 1 garlic clove, minced;
• ¼ cup radishes, minced;
• ¼ cup celery, minced;
• 1 tsp. fresh lemon zest;
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice;
• 1 egg, beaten;
• ¼ cup almond meal;
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

Ingredients for the pineapple-avocado salsa

• 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped;
• 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced;
• ¼ cup bell peppers, finely chopped;
• 2 tbsp. red onion, finely diced;
• 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice;
• 1 tbsp. chopped cilantro;
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

Preparation

1. Combine all the ingredients for the salsa in a bowl and refrigerate.
2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
3. Combine the shrimp, cilantro, chives, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until the shrimp are finely chopped.
4. In a largebowl, combine the shrimp mixture with the radish, celery, almond meal, beaten egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Shape the mixture into 4 burger patties.
6. Grill each burger for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
7. Serve the burgers with the salsa spooned over the top.

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