Key Largo Fisheries Shrimp Burger
Key Largo Fisheries, 1313 Ocean Bay Drive, Key Largo, Florida, 305.451.3782
www.KeyLargoFisheries.com
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 ¼ pounds Key West pink shrimp, cleaned and diced
4 medium eggs, beaten
8 tablespoons fine Panko
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 teaspoons parsley flakes
1 teaspoon thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup pico del gallo (recipe follows)
3-4 tablespoons butter, for sautéing shrimp cake
4 French Rolls
Lettuce and tomato for garnish
Preparation:
Mix the diced shrimp with the egg, panko and flour. Add garlic powder, parsley flakes, thyme, pico de gallo, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Mixture should be “pasty” and should hold together like a patty. If it is too wet, add a small amount of panko until the desired consistency is achieved. Prepare 4 patties, and set aside. Place a sauté pan on the stove over medium high heat, and add butter for sautéing. Once the butter has melted, add the shrimp cakes to the sauté pan and sauté for approximately 4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove from sauté pan and serve on toasted French rolls. Garnish with lettuce and tomato. Enjoy!
Pico de Gallo
1 ripe tomato, diced
¼ red onion, diced
¼ red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
4 Key limes, juiced
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cilantro, diced
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Place tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, and jalapeno into a small bowl, and mix well. Add lime juice, spices, and chopped cilantro. Mix well, and set aside.
