Asian-Spiced Shrimp Burgers with Wasabi Slaw
5
Points®
Total time: 43 min • Prep: 25 min • Cook: 18 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Shrimp burgers are a fun change of pace from moretypical beef or turkey patties. Add more or lesswasabi depending on your taste.
Ingredients
Uncooked shrimp
450 gm
Red bell pepper
¼ cup(s), chopped
Cilantro
¼ cup(s)
Uncooked scallions
¼ cup(s)
Reduced calorie mayonnaise
2 tbsp(s)
Minced garlic
½ tsp(s)
Ground ginger
½ tsp(s)
Table salt
¼ tsp(s)
Panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup(s)
Sriracha hot sauce
¼ tsp(s)
Reduced calorie mayonnaise
2 tbsp(s)
Prepared wasabi paste
1½ tsp(s)
Fresh lime juice
1 tsp(s)
Toasted sesame oil
1 tsp(s)
Ground ginger
½ tsp(s)
Minced garlic
½ tsp(s)
Packaged coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
2 cup(s)
Red bell pepper
⅓ cup(s), chopped
Cilantro
¼ cup(s)
Uncooked scallions
2 tbsp(s)
Whole wheat pita
2 large
Instructions
1
To make burgers, pulse shrimp in food processor until coarsely chopped (can also be done by hand).
2
Combine all other burger ingredients (except pita) in a large bowl; gently fold in shrimp until combined. Shape into four even 1.25-cm (1/2-inch) thick patties; cover and chill for 30 minutes to overnight to set.
3
To make slaw, combine mayonnaise, wasabi, lime juice, oil, ginger and garlic in a large bowl; keep chilled (may be made up to 1 day ahead). When ready to serve, combine dressing with remaining slaw ingredients.
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 75 ml (1/3 cup) slaw; garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
6
Serving size: 1 burger
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