
Coconut Shrimp Burgers
Place a shrimp patty in cornstarch, flipping to coat and dusting off any excess, then into egg, then into coconut flakes. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining patties.
Ingredients :
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium carrot, peeled, grated
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp. hot sauce
- 2 Tbsp. sweet chili sauce
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 potato buns, toasted
Directions :
- In a food processor, pulse shrimp, scallions, garlic, ginger, panko, and 1 egg until shrimp are finely chopped and mixture is blended, about 15 pulses; season with salt and pepper. Shape shrimp mixture into 4 patties and transfer to a plate. Freeze until patties are slightly firm, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss carrot, cabbage, and cilantro. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, and chili sauce. Add 6 Tbsp. mayonnaise mixture to carrot mixture and toss to coat; reserve remaining mayonnaise mixture.
- Crack remaining 1 egg into a shallow bowl or pie plate and whisk to blend. Pour cornstarch into another shallow bowl or pie plate. Pour coconut flakes into a third shallow bowl or pie plate.
- Place a shrimp patty in cornstarch, flipping to coat and dusting off any excess, then into egg, then into coconut flakes. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining patties.
- In a large stainless steel skillet over medium heat, heat oil until shimmering (but not smoking!). Cook patties, turning halfway through, until coconut is deep golden brown and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Let drain on a paper towel-lined rack; immediately season with a pinch of salt, if desired.
- Spread buns with reserved sweet chili mayo. Top bottom buns with shrimp burgers and slaw. Close burgers with top buns.