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Home » Dinner » Seafood » Avocado Shrimp Burgers

Avocado Shrimp Burgers

Created: May 2, 2016 Updated: January 18, 2022 by lyuba 26 Comments

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Incredible Shrimp Burger that you must be introduced to immediately. Juicy, flavorful patties made out of shrimp and veggies, and slathered in tasty easy guacamole.

Who doesn’t love guacamole? If you’re looking for the best guacamole recipe, you simply must try my Guacamole. 

Avocado Shrimp Burgers with guacamole on top on a bun

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Avocados From Mexico. All the opinions and text are 100% my own.

Shrimp Burgers

A few years ago, I fell in love with a new food that I carefully tried to avoid for years. Up until about three years ago, I couldn’t even look at an avocado (and especially guacamole), let alone try it. What happened to change my mind, might you ask? Well, it was a family vacation. We had aunts and uncles visiting us from all over the country and we all rented a beach house.

Our New Mexico aunt and uncle love, love snacking on blue corn tortilla chips and guacamole. We often gathered around the kitchen island, talking, laughing, and snacking on “guac and chips.”

So amongst all the fun, I brought myself to try guacamole. At that moment, I realized what I’ve been missing and how delicious it was. Soon after, I worked on making my own guacamole recipe and that’s how my Amazing Guacamole Recipe was born. Not to toot my own horn, but it really is amazing! The fresh veggies and cilantro combined with the smokiness of the chipotle chili powder.

Guacamole in a wood bowl with tomato on top for garnish and chips around it

Avocado Shrimp Burgers with guacamole on top and tomato on a bun

Recently, we had another visit from our New Mexico family and I was super eager to make my guacamole recipe for them. Out of everyone I know, they would be the best judges of not just the taste, but the authenticity. New Mexico has wonderful Mexican food and a rich Mexican-American culture. Being a New Mexico native, my uncle knows great Mexican food. That’s why they would be the first ones I’d turn to judge my Mexican cuisine inspired creations.

Personally, I can’t say that I know how guac tastes in Mexico, although I’m looking forward to finding out someday, but I’m sure that the way to start is to use fresh Avocados From Mexico.  Avocados From Mexico are always fresh, delicious, and are in season year-round. They are best to represent the Spirit of Mexico.

I’m happy to report that my aunt and uncle really liked my guacamole. Another win for me!

I can confidently serve my guacamole at any Cinco de Mayo party. Fun, music, lots of colors, spirit, and of course, guacamole and margaritas are the basics of a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Everything else will just be a cherry on top.

And don’t forget to top off your nachos and tacos with some fresh, ripe Avocados From Mexico. Or, I have an even better idea, make some fantastic Shrimp Burgers and top them off with some smashed, sliced avocados. They will blow everyone away!

Avocado Shrimp Burgers with guacamole on top and tomato on a bun

Now, let’s talk about these Shrimp Burgers…

Fair warning: make sure you are sitting down because they are so good, they will make your knees buckle. These juicy burgers are so full of flavor, they are bursting with veggies, cilantro, and of course, are made out of shrimp. On their own, these shrimp burgers are amazing, but put them together with a nice dollop of smashed avocado, and they become rock stars.

Shrimp Burgers stacked up

5 avocado shrimp burgers stacked as viewed close up

Avocado Shrimp Burgers

Juicy, flavorful patties made out of shrimp and veggies, and slathered in spiced crushed avocado.
2.91 from 22 votes
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Course: Main Course
Keyword: shrimp, shrimp burgers, shrimp patties
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 5
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • Shrimp Burgers:
  • 12 oz. raw shrimp
  • ½ medium yellow onion
  • 2 celery ribs sticks
  • 1 green onion stalk
  • 1 small red bell pepper
  • 3 lg. garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves not packed
  • Juice from ½ lemon
  • Zest from ¼ lemon
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp. mayo
  • 1/3 cup plain bread crumbs
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper more or less depending on your spice tolerance
  • Salt
  • 2 Tbsp. veggie oil for cooking
  • Topping:
  • Burger buns
  • 2-3 tomato slices per 1 burger
  • ½ Avocado From Mexico per 1 burger
  • Mix in a little lemon juice pinch of chili powder and dash of cumin with ½ avocado meat.

Instructions

  • Pulse half of shrimp (6 oz.) in a food processor until very finely chopped. Scrape it out into a mixing bowl.
  • Add yellow onion, celery, garlic, bell pepper, green onion, and cilantro to the food processor, you may have to chop them into big chunks to fit better, and pulse a few times until diced. Scrape veggies into the same mixing bowl.
  • Add remaining shrimp, lemon juice and lemon zest to the food processor and pulse a few times to chop. Scrape it out into the bowl.
  • Add egg, mayo, bread crumbs, salt, and cayenne pepper to the mixing bowl. Mix everything well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  • Preheat a large cooking pan over medium heat and add some veggie oil.
  • Form burger patties that are about 4 inches in diameter and ½ inch thick. You will end up with 4-5 patties.
  • Cook shrimp burger patties for 7-10 minutes on each side, until all done and firm to the touch.
  • Meanwhile, smash the avocado in a small bowl with a fork. Add little bit of lemon juice, pinch of chili powder and a dash of cumin. Mix well. (Increase amount of avocado and spices in accordance to however many burgers you are preparing.)
  • Build cooked shrimp burgers with some tomatoes on the bottom and a hearty dollop of smashed avocado on top.
  • *Shrimp burger patties can be stored in the refrigerator, in an air-tight container. You can easily reheat them for a couple of minutes in a pre-heated cooking pan over medium heat. I do not recommend using a microwave to reheat them.

Notes

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Amazing Shrimp Burgers stacked up on parchment paper

holding Avocado Shrimp Burgers with guacamole on top and tomato on a bun

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collage top photo Avocado Shrimp Burgers stacked up middle photo cooking burgers in a pan, bottom photo Avocado Shrimp Burgers with guacamole on top and tomato on a bun

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Avocados From Mexico.

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ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, Burger, Dinner, Lunch, Popular Posts, Sandwich, Seafood, Shrimp Tagged With: avocado, burger, shrimp

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Comments

  1. Lauren Kelly Nutrition says

    May 3, 2016 at 11:28 am

    I am also an avocadoholic! These look wonderful and they are perfect for summer!

    Reply
    • Lyuba says

      May 4, 2016 at 8:30 pm

      Thank you, Lauren!

      Reply
  2. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    May 3, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    I can eat an avocado any way to I get them–i would love this even though I don’t like shrimp 🙂

    Reply
  3. Liz says

    May 3, 2016 at 10:34 pm

    These look so good. Thanks Lyuba.

    Reply
    • Lyuba says

      May 4, 2016 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you, Liz!

      Reply
  4. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says

    May 4, 2016 at 9:08 pm

    What an amazing idea! I never would have thought to turn shrimp into a burger. Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Lyuba says

      May 10, 2016 at 10:29 pm

      Thank you, Lauren! I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  5. Ginny says

    February 9, 2017 at 7:43 pm

    Just made these and they taste great, but they didn’t hold together that well. Any thoughts?

    Reply
    • Sonya says

      December 23, 2018 at 4:36 pm

      2 stars
      Same here. I drained the shrimp and added more breadcrumbs but they were entirely too soft and did not hold together well at all.

      Reply
      • lyuba says

        December 29, 2018 at 11:50 am

        I’m sorry Sonya, I”m not sure why. May be if you squeeze the pulsed shrimp to strain off extra juice? I’ve made shrimp meatballs and burgers and they usually hold well. Did it get stuck to the pan may be? I’ve made it in the cast iron skillet once and some got stuck and broke.

        Reply
  6. lyuba says

    February 13, 2017 at 10:28 am

    Hi Ginny!
    My first thought it may be too much liquid. Some water may have gotten in after washing shrimp. You can also add a couple of extra tablespoons of bread crumbs. I’m glad you liked them 🙂

    Reply
  7. Gretchin says

    June 17, 2017 at 9:58 pm

    I made your shrimp burgers tonight at they were amazing. My 2 teen girl (quite picky) tried them and loved it! I did add about double the breadcrumbs because even after pressing the chopped veggies everything was still quite wet and I didnt want them falling apart and added a 2nd egg just to really make sure they stayed together. Great recipe and thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  8. Deepika B says

    November 13, 2017 at 12:55 pm

    I made these the other night with some leftover shrimp (they were freezer burnt, might I add) and the burgers were delicious. I had to add more bread crumbs so they could hold together better, but they were very delicious and a new way to eat shrimp for me!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 13, 2017 at 3:50 pm

      I am SO happy to hear that you liked it!! Yay 🙂

      Reply
  9. Crystal says

    December 24, 2017 at 2:04 am

    I cannot have bread crumbs or anything with flour. Any suggestions on how to make these without such? They sound delicious and I LOVE some avocado. Awaiting your ingenious reply!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      January 11, 2018 at 12:15 pm

      I’m sorry it took me long to respond! Is it a gluten sensitivity? I use gluten free bread crumbs in my shrimp burgers and it works well.
      Let me know if it’s not a gluten allergy and we can try to come up with something. Free free to email me lyuba1118@gmail.com

      Reply
  10. Tammt says

    January 12, 2018 at 8:37 pm

    1 star
    Didn’t care for these at all. Had to throw the first 3 away as they fell apart when attempting to turn. Added extra breadcrumbs to the remaining and they still wanted to fall apart. Not worthy of ever making again

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      January 18, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      I’m sorry they fell apart on you. You could eat them with a fork though, I wouldn’t throw them out 🙂
      You can try straining off some access liquid before adding the bread crumbs and the egg. If I pulse the veggies a little too much, they become juicier, so I have to strain off extra juices. I hope you’ll give them another try!

      Reply
  11. Keri says

    March 4, 2018 at 10:26 pm

    4 stars
    I just made these and they turned out delicious! I too had problems with them falling apart however now that I have read everyone else’s comments and your suggestions I totally know how to fix it for next time. And there WILL be a next time. They were delicious!

    Reply
  12. Trina says

    April 4, 2018 at 7:51 pm

    Hello
    The recipe looks amazing, can you substitute the shrimp with crab or lobster? I found out I have a shrimp allergy.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      April 17, 2018 at 12:03 pm

      Hi Trina!
      You can actually substitute crab and lobster here, it will just be different amount. I think that lobster can be substituted evenly because of the density and texture but you may need a little more crab. (Like 1 lb of crab)
      Here is a crab cake recipe you can compare it to: https://www.willcookforsmiles.com/2017/04/spicy-mango-crab-cakes.html

      I hope it works out well!

      Reply
  13. Tom says

    March 22, 2020 at 10:18 pm

    3 stars
    Like other comments, these tasted great but would not stick together. I would probably try a different recipe net time.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 25, 2020 at 6:12 pm

      Hi Tom!
      When you say that it would not stick together, do you mean as you are trying to form the raw patties or breaking while trying to flip?
      I haven’t ran into this problem really when making shrimp burgers or shrimp meatballs but I have ran into this problem when making vegetarian burgers. Those tend to be hard to flip too. It’s best to use non stick pan because this type of mixture had a higher chance of sticking. Also, use a wider spatula so it gets under the whole patty. It’s also important to let the patties cook enough on one side before trying to flip them. Flipping too soon can cause them to break more. So maybe lower the temperature and cook them a little longer on one side before trying to flip.
      Also, you can always form small patties and make them into sliders and serve on slider buns.
      Let me know if you have more questions or something specific I can help figure out!

      Reply
  14. Benjamin says

    June 7, 2021 at 8:27 pm

    5 stars
    Totally awesome, have been looking for something like this site for quite a while. Found other sites that are good but not like this one.

    Reply
  15. Mama Mac says

    August 10, 2022 at 11:49 am

    3 stars
    I’ve noticed that lately, your recipes are available to PIN ???

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      August 15, 2022 at 12:02 pm

      Hi, you can go to the recipe card at the top you will see Pin if you click that it will let you pin it. Let me know if that doesn’t work for you.

      Reply

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