Emeril's Crispy Shrimp Burgers

Ingredients

Tartar Sauce

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped scallion (green part)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons creole mustard or whole grain mustard
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Shrimp Burgers

• 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons chopped green bell peppers
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled,deveined,and chopped
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions (green part)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup fine plain breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 hamburger buns, toasted
• shredded lettuce
• tomato, slices

Directions

1. 1

   Tartar Sauce: In small bowl, combine ingredients.

2. 2

   Refrigerate 1 hour.

3. 3

   Burgers: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add onion, celery, bell pepper, salt and cayenne; cook until softened, 6 minutes.

5. 5

   Add shrimp, cook 3 minutes, until opaque.

6. 6

   Transfer mixture to large bowl; let cool slightly.

7. 7

   Add garlic, scallion, 1 egg and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; mix.

8. 8

   Divide into 4 equal portions; shape into 4 patties.

9. 9

   In shallow bowl, combine flour with 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning.

10. 10

    In another shallow bowl, beat remaining egg with 1 Tablespoon of water.

11. 11

    In third small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs and 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning.

12. 12

    Dredge each patty in flour mixture, then egg, then crumbs.

13. 13

    In nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.

14. 14

    Add patties cook 3 minutes per side, to brown.

15. 15

    Drain on paper towels.

16. 16

    Spread buns with tartar sauce.

17. 17

    Fill with patty, lettuce and tomato.