Ingredients
- 1 habanero chile, seeded and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped cilantro, leaves and upper part of stems
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup peeled and chopped carrot
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, plus more to sprinkle on burgers
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds medium-sized shrimp, rinsed, peeled and patted dry, divided
- Vegetable oil, to brush on the burgers
- 6 brioche or burger buns, lightly toasted before serving
- 6 butter lettuce leaves
- 1 batch Habanero Tartar Sauce
- 12 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp
- 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, thinly sliced
To Prepare
- In the bowl of a food processor, add the habanero, lime juice, cilantro, mayonnaise, carrot, egg, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and a quarter pound of the shrimp. Pulse until completely smooth. Add the remaining shrimp and pulse a couple times, until you have a coarse ground meat mixture.
- Cover a small sheet pan or tray with wax paper. Put some lukewarm water in a bowl and use it to wet your hands as you shape the mixture onto 6 burger patties. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 15 to 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or grill pan on medium heat. Generously brush the shrimp burger patties with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place on the grill or grill pan and cook for about 5 minutes per side, until browned on both sides and the color inside has changed to a darker pink.
- Lightly toast the buns in the oven or on a heated skillet. On the bottom half, place a lettuce leaf, some habanero tarter sauce, a shrimp burger, a couple slices of bacon, a couple slices of avocado, more tartar sauce to taste, and top with the top bun. Repeat with the rest of the burgers.
Had to bake talapia this time, but broiled it in oven with your special tartar sauce to cut a few carbohydrates. The bacon and avacados really made this a fantastic meal. Gracias!
So glad you enjoyed it, J., and made it your own.