Southern My Way: Shrimp Burgers

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This week I'm cooking from Southern My Way! This is a cookbook that my amazing Sister-in-law gave me a few years ago for Christmas and it is written by one of her closest friends Gena Knox.

Last night I took on the SHRIMP BURGER and it was so good! Even Emma ate it... After a ton of questions about what was inside.. 

Ingredients 

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
• 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 whole wheat burger buns
• lettuce and tomato

Directions: 

FIRST Place shrimp into a food processor and pulse until chopped.

NEXT Combine all remaining ingredients except oil in a mixing bowl and mix well. Fold in Shrimp until incorporated.  Using your hands, shape into four equal size patties and refrigerate 30 minutes or until ready to cook.

LAST In a medium skillet, preferably cast iron, heat oil and cook burgers for about 3-4 minutes per side until nicely browned.  Serve on whole-wheat buns with lettuce, tomato.