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Shrimp Burgers with Basil Pesto Aioli

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 Cuisine American, Southern

 Keyword easy dinner idea, light summer meals

 Prep Time 15 minutes

 Cook Time 10 minutes

 Passive Time 120 minutes

Shrimp Patties
INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined, with the tails removed
• 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 2 large eggs beaten
• 1 Tbsp hot sauce
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tsp Old Bay Seafood Seasoning
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
• 1/2 jalapeno seeded and minced
• 1 Tbsp chopped scallions white parts only, finely minced
• 2 Tbsps olive oil
• Basil Pesto Aioli
• 1/4 cup jarred or fresh basil pesto
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• Additional ingredients
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 slices tomato
• Lettuce leaves
• Shrimp Burger with Basil Pesto Aioli topped with lettuce on a bun

INSTRUCTIONS

Shrimp Patties

1. For the patties, put the peeled and deveined shrimp in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse seven times. It’s fine if some of the shrimp are not completely chopped up.
2. In a large bowl, mix the panko bread crumbs, eggs, hot sauce, garlic, seafood seasoning, black pepper, parsley, scallions and minced jalapeno. Mix to combine.
3. Add the breadcrumb mixture to the shrimp in the food processor. Pulse seven times or until everything is just combined. Do not over process. 
4. Divide the mixture into 4 equal sections. Use a very light touch and form the mixture into four patties using your hands. They will be soft and delicate so handle them carefully. Place the patties on a plate lined with wax or parchment paper and refrigerate for about 2 hours for them to firm up.
5. When you are ready to cook the shrimp burgers, add about 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
6. When the oil is hot, carefully place the burgers in the pan and fry for about 4 minutes on the first side, then flip and continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes. Do not overcook.
7. Place the patties on a paper towel to drain.

Basil Pesto Aioli

1. For the Basil Pesto Aioli, mix ¼ cup basil pesto with ¼ cup mayonnaise in a small bowl. Mix well.

Assembly

1. To prepare your burgers, lightly toast the buns and spread a liberal amount of Basil Pesto Aioli on each bun. Add some lettuce, a slice of tomato and your shrimp patty and enjoy.