Cantonese Shrimp Burger

The Cantonese Shrimp Burger is a delightful twist on traditional burgers, featuring succulent shrimp patties infused with fragrant Chinese spices, all wrapped in crisp lettuce for a low-carb treat. Perfect for a quick meal, these burgers are both flavorful and refreshing, delivering a taste of Cantonese cuisine in every bite.

Ingredients

• Shrimp - 250 grams, peeled and deveined
• Green onion - 2 stalks, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Almond flour - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Lettuce leaves - 4 large (for wrapping)
• Cucumber - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Sriracha sauce - to taste (optional)
• Cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. In a food processor, combine the shrimp, green onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, almond flour, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky.
2. Form the shrimp mixture into two patties.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of oil. Once hot, add the shrimp patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
4. While the patties are cooking, prepare the lettuce leaves and cucumber slices.
5. To assemble the burgers, place a shrimp patty on a lettuce leaf, top with cucumber slices, drizzle with sriracha sauce if desired, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
6. Wrap the lettuce around the filling and enjoy your Cantonese Shrimp Burger!

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, promoting muscle health and weight management.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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