Gluten Free Cheddar Shrimp Burger

Total time45 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time10 min

4.8

(10)

Shrimp burgers are an underrated weeknight move, and this cheddar-loaded version is the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever settled for a plain beef patty. The patties come together with a smart two-texture technique — part of the shrimp gets pulsed into a coarse paste while the rest is hand-chopped, so every bite has real, satisfying chunkiness rather than a rubbery processed feel. Gluten free breadcrumbs do the binding work here, and they hold up beautifully in the skillet, giving each patty a deep golden crust that's genuinely hard to achieve with some other binders. Melted cheddar, smoked paprika, and garlic powder bring serious flavor from the inside out, so these are anything but bland. The sriracha-lime aioli — just mayo, sriracha, and fresh lime juice — adds a creamy, punchy kick that ties the whole thing together. Served on toasted gluten free buns with crisp lettuce and fresh tomato, this is a full burger experience that doesn't ask you to compromise on a single thing. Makes four servings, so it's an easy crowd-pleaser for a casual dinner or a weekend cookout.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the patties

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

For the aioli

⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp fresh lime juice

For serving

4 gluten free burger buns
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, sliced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
Make the aioli: stir together the mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
2
Place about two-thirds of the shrimp in a food processor and pulse 6–8 times until roughly chopped into a coarse paste — you want some texture, not a smooth purée. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

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