Shrimp Burgers

Shrimp Burgers – Low Carb WLS Recipe

May 19, 2023

I can honestly say that until this week- I have never had a shrimp burger. Salmon burger yes. Not shrimp. Never ordered one. And definitely never made one.

If you’re already getting a little gun shy about the title of this recipe- just hold tight. Read on my friend.

There is something about fish and shellfish that is incredibly intimidating to prepare. I can handle chicken, turkey, beef and pork any day of the week. But shrimp, scallops, halibut? Ummmm…pass. Which is probably why I like to order seafood. I like it eat it but hesitant to prepare it.

Alas my Rachael Ray magazine is getting featured again. (Shout out Rach!) There is a food processor involved, but other than that, this recipe is not complicated. It’s adapted from the original just slightly to cut back starch.

Shrimp Burgers Recipe

Recipe by: Steph Wagner (Bariatric Food Coach)
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thawed pre-cooked frozen shrimp, tails removed
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion, some extra for topping
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup fat-free mayo
  • 1 tsp distilled white vinegar
  • cooking spray
  • 1/4 avocado, sliced

Directions

  1. In a blender or food processor, add shrimp and pulse until coarsely chopped. Remove shrimp to a bowl and stir in red onion, egg, and Old Bay seasoning. Form into patties and put in refrigerator for 15 minutes while preparing the rest.
  2. Mix vinegar and fat-free mayo until well blended. Heat either a grill or a non-stick skillet and spray with cooking spray. Add shrimp burger patty to heat and cook for about 5 minutes per side.
  3. Lightly top shrimp burger with fat-free mayo mixture. Serve with avocado and red onions for toppings.

Notes

*Serving sizes on the recipes are not necessarily "bariatric sized" portions but are "traditional" portion sizes.

Nutritional Info

Calories 160; Carbohydrates 4 grams; Fat 5 grams; Protein 26 grams

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Steph Wagner MS, RDN has worked as a dietitian and food coach to bariatric patients since 2009. She is the co-founder Bariatricfoodcoach.com with her husband Kevin, a web developer. Together they've built an extensive, user-friendly website and community for post-op patients. Steph also has a published cookbook “Best Fork Forward: Everyday Dinners After Weight-Loss Surgery.” Read more articles by Steph!
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