Crispy Fried Shrimp Burger
Enjoy a taste of the coast with these crunchy and flavorful crispy fried shrimp burgers, perfect for a seaside getaway at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato, sliced
- Zesty sauce (e.g., tartar sauce or spicy mayo)
Instructions
- Flavor the Shrimp: In a bowl, mix the shrimp with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Coating: Dredge the shrimp in flour, dip in the beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry to Perfection: Fry the shrimp until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Toast the Buns: While the shrimp are frying, toast the burger buns until golden.
- Assemble the Burger: Place crispy shrimp on the bun, topping with lettuce, tomato slices, and zesty sauce.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the warm crispiness while it lasts!
Notes
To elevate your meal, pair with sweet potato fries or coleslaw and serve with a chilled lemonade or white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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