Burger Shrimp Cake Slider with Panko Scallions Spicy Mayo

Burger Shrimp Cake Slider with Panko Scallions Spicy Mayo

Servings: 4 Large, or 18/20 1 oz. Slider Burgers go to double or more.

Prep time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb / shelled and deveined shrimp chopped or lightly processed with the onions
  • 1 1/4 cups / panko, add as you go to get the right consistence
  • 2 Large / Eggs
  • 3 Tblsp / finely chopped scallions
  • 1 Tsp / Finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 Tsp / plus smoked paprika
  • 1 Tsp / Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp / pepper
  • 1/4 cup / extra-virgin olive oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup / Mayonaise
  • 1/4 tsp / hot sauce, adjust to taste
  • 1 or 2 packages / Kings Hawaiin "Slider" rolls "Buttery Flavor"
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the hot sauce.
  2. Chop the shrimp by hand or use a food processor to lightly chop the shrimp and the green onions, three or four pulses to get a medium mix. Place in a large bowl and add remaining ingredients.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the chopped shrimp with the panko, eggs, scallions, lemon zest, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Form the mixture into 8, ¾-inch ­ thick cakes, or use small scoop for 1 oz. ball, press against side of bowl to compress and place on tray with parchment paper, flat side down.
  4. Add the olive oil to a large skillet or griddle, over moderately high heat. Using wet fingers or a gloved hand, place three or four cakes in the skillet and press flatten with a heavy spatula. Repeat the process until and cakes are pressed and cook until browned. Flip and cook through, about 4/5 minutes total.
  5. Transfer to large platter or tray cover then serve with the spicy mayonnaise and lemon wedges.