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Thai Shrimp Burgers

Name: Thai Shrimp Burgers
Ingredients: 1.5 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; 0.5 cup Thai peanut sauce; 0.25 cup dry bread crumbs; 0.5 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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This Asian-inspired burger is seasoned with fresh ginger, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and peanut sauce. Serve in a pita with peanut-flavored slaw mix.

Recipe by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Updated on October 7, 2022

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Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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

Directions

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

For gas grill

About 20 minutes before serving, preheat grill with all burners on high for about 10 minutes. Use a wire brush to clean rack, then use tongs to wipe a rag soaked in vegetable oil over it. Close lid and let reheat. Add burgers; cook, covered, until opaque, about 3 1/2 to 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

479	Calories
19g	Fat
33g	Carbs
43g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 479
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	25%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 262mg	87%
Sodium 828mg	36%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 43g
Vitamin C 26mg	132%
Calcium 165mg	13%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 630mg	13%

* 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.