Spiced Shrimp Burgers with Wasabi Slaw

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Total Time: 1 hr 13 min

Prep: 25 min

Cook: 18 min

Serves: 4

Easy

Shrimp burgers are a fun change of pace from more typical beef or turkey patties. Just keep in mind that the patties have to chill at least 30 minutes or up to overnight, if you'd like to plan ahead. You'll also love the colorful, crunchy slaw that's served with the burgers. It features a fun dressing of mayonnaise, wasabi paste, lime juice, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Add more or less wasabi depending on your taste. The dressing can also be prepped a day ahead for even more convenience. Instead of hamburger buns, we call for whole-wheat pitas for easier handling and less calories.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound uncooked shrimp, medium-size, peeled, deveined, patted dry
• ¼ cup red bell peppers, minced
• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
• ¼ cup scallions, chopped, chopped
• ¼ cup dried plain breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp reduced-calorie mayonnaise
• ½ tsp jarred minced garlic
• ½ tsp minced ginger
• ¼ tsp table salt
• ¼ tsp Sriracha hot sauce, or to taste
• 2 tbsp reduced-calorie mayonnaise
• 1½ tsp prepared wasabi paste
• 1 tsp fresh lime juice, or to taste
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• ½ tsp minced ginger
• ½ tsp jarred minced garlic
• 2 cups packaged coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
• ⅓ cup red bell peppers, chopped
• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• 2 tbsp scallions, chopped
• 1 spray cooking spray
• 2 large whole wheat pitas, split in half

Instructions

1. To make burgers, pulse shrimp in a food processor until coarsely chopped (can also be done by hand).
2. Combine 1/4 cup red pepper through Sriracha in a large bowl; gently fold in shrimp until combined. Shape into four even 1/2-inch-thick patties; cover and chill for 30 minutes to overnight.
3. To make the slaw, combine 2 tbsp mayonnaise and the next 5 ingredients in a large bowl; keep chilled (may be made up to 1 day ahead). When ready to serve, combine the mayo mixture with the remaining ingredients (except pita).
4. Off heat, coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Grill burgers until firm and pink throughout, 8-9 minutes per side.
5. To assemble burgers, place one burger in each pita half and fill with 1/3 cup slaw; garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
6. Serving Size: 1 Spiced Shrimp Burger with Wasabi Slaw.