Cajun Shrimp Burger Recipe
House Favorite! ½ lb. burger topped with white cheese and Cajun grilled shrimp
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Ingredients
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Burger
Cajun Shrimp
Toppings & Sauce
Method
Burger
- 1
Form and season patty
Gently form the 0.5 lb ground beef into a patty about 3/4" thick, making a slight indentation in the center to prevent puffing. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Cook patty
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. When shimmering, place the patty on the pan. Cook for about 4 minutes without moving to develop a crust. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes for medium (adjust 1–2 minutes each side for desired doneness).
- 3
Melt cheese & rest
About 1 minute before the patty is done, top with 1 slice white cheese to melt. Remove patty to a plate and tent loosely with foil to rest 3–4 minutes while you finish the shrimp and toast the bun.
- 4
Toast bun
Spread 1/2 tablespoon butter on the cut sides of the bun. Place cut-sides down on the hot pan for 30–60 seconds until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.
Cajun Shrimp
- 5
Season shrimp
Pat the 6 shrimp dry with paper towels. In a small bowl toss shrimp with 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp hot sauce (if using) until evenly coated.
- 6
Toppings & Assembly
- 7
Prepare sauce
In a small bowl mix 1 tablespoon mayonnaise with 1/2 teaspoon creole or Dijon mustard until combined. Spread the sauce on the bottom bun.
- 8
Assemble burger
Place a leaf of lettuce on the sauce-spread bottom bun, add the rested cheeseburger patty, arrange the 6 Cajun shrimp on top of the cheese, then top with sliced tomato, red onion rings (2 rings), and pickled jalapeños if using. Finish with the toasted top bun.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately while shrimp are warm. Suggested sides: fries, coleslaw, or a simple green salad.