Recipe: Air Fried Shrimp Burgers

These easy to make shrimp burgers are a wonderful way to add more seafood to your diet. Pair them with a side salad for a quick weeknight dinner or have them as another option at your next cookout. They are delicious with minimal cooking and prep time!

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 to 15 minutes

Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

16 raw jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed (about 1 pound)

1 stalk of celery, finely chopped

1 large carrot, grated (about ½ cup)

2 teaspoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

¼ cup basil, chopped

½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs

Vegetable or olive oil, in a spray bottle

4 whole wheat hamburger buns

4 tablespoons light mayonnaise

1-2 romaine lettuce leaves, cut into 4 pieces

1 avocado, sliced and peeled

Preparation

Put the shrimp into a food processor or blender and pulse it a few times to roughly chop the shrimp. Remove three quarters of the shrimp and transfer it to a bowl. Continue to process the remaining shrimp in the food processor or blender until it is a smooth pureed consistency.
Transfer the puree to the bowl with the chopped shrimp.
Pre-heat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
Add the celery, carrots, lemon juice, mustard, basil and breadcrumbs to the bowl of shrimp and combine well.
Shape the shrimp mixture into 4 patties and spray both sides of the patties with oil. Transfer two patties (or however many you can fit in one layer) to the air fryer basket. Air fry the patties for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping the burgers halfway through the cooking time. Ensure the burgers reach an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once cooked, place the burger on a whole wheat bun and add mayo, lettuce and avocado. Store the leftover burgers for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. Freeze for 3-6 months if desired.