Thai Shrimp Burgers Recipe

This Asian-inspired burger is seasoned with fresh ginger, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and peanut sauce. Serve in a pita with peanut-flavored slaw mix.
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Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 25 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineThaiCourseMain Dish
TasteSpicyFeelCreamy
MethodOthersSpecialityWedding
Main IngredientOthersInterest GroupExotic

Ingredients

 
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled
 
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
 
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
 
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
 
- 6 tablespoons minced cilantro
 
- 3 Green Onions, thinly sliced
 
- 1/2 cup Thai peanut sauce
 
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
 
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
 
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
 
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 
- 2 cups slaw mix
 
- 4 small (4 inch) pita breads

Directions

1. In a food processor, blend 1/3 of the shrimp into a paste. Add remaining shrimp; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Add garlic, ginger, jalapeno, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 green onions, 1/4 cup peanut sauce, bread crumbs and salt; combine with a fork. Divide into 4 portions. Pat with fingertips to flatten to about 4 inches wide. Refrigerate.

2. Whisk remaining peanut sauce with lime juice and oil. Mix slaw with remaining onion and cilantro; toss with dressing. Refrigerate.

3. For charcoal grill: Build a hot fire on one side of grill. Replace rack. When coals are covered with white ash, add burgers. Cover and cook, turning only once, until opaque throughout, about 3 1/2 to 4 minutes per side.

4. Grill pitas until spotty brown and warm, a minute or so per side. Split crosswise. Place a burger on each of 4 pita halves. Top with slaw, then remaining pita halves.

Comments

shantihhh says :

If you have it available try some Kra chai in this recipe. Sometimes called Chinese Keys, or finger root. It is often used in seafood dishes in Thailand also a splash of nam pla-fish sauce in place of part of the salt. Love shrimp burgers, and sometimes I mix chopped pork and shrimp for a nice texture and Thai Taste.
Posted on: 26 July 2007 - 4:46pm

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