Thai Shrimp Burgers Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: 4th of July Recipes. (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.

Brief

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Thai Shrimp Burgers Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ 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

½ cup Thai peanut sauce

¼ cup dry bread crumbs

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cups slaw mix

4 small (4 inch) pita breads

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Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Thai Shrimp Burgers Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 478.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 43g 86%

Carbohydrates: 33.1g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 1.4g

Fat: 19.4g 30%

Saturated Fat: 3.5g 18%

Cholesterol: 261.6mg 87%

Vitamin A Iu: 871.6IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 17.3mg 133%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 24%

Vitamin C: 26.3mg 44%

Folate: 76.8mcg 19%

Calcium: 164.8mg 17%

Iron: 6mg 33%

Magnesium: 108.3mg 39%

Potassium: 629.5mg 18%

Sodium: 827.5mg 33%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 174.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.