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Shrimp and Crab Burger

Source of Recipe

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


List of Ingredients

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