Rocco DiSpirito’s Grilled Shrimp Burger with Fried Green Tomato, as seen on Guy's Ranch Kitchen Season 6.
Recipe courtesy of Rocco DiSpirito

Grilled Shrimp Burgers with Fried Green Tomatoes

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  • Level: Intermediate
  • Total: 1 hr 15 min
  • Active: 1 hr 15 min
  • Yield: 4 servings
This is a classic burger in every way, but with a big twist. It made from everyone’s other favorite meat—shrimp. A touch of spicy mayonnaise and fried green tomato round out this big bite for burger day.

Ingredients

Shrimp:

Spicy Mayo:

Burgers:

Directions

Special equipment:
a deep-fryer
  1. For the shrimp: Preheat the oil in a deep-fryer to 380 degrees F and a grill to high heat.
  2. Chop half the shrimp into a rough paste. If the shrimp aren’t sticking together, add a tablespoon at a time of cornstarch in a bowl and mix until it sticks together. Chop the remaining shrimp into large pieces and mix with the paste. Divide into four 6-ounce portions. Refrigerate.
  3. For the spicy mayo: In a food processor, pulse the capers, cornichons and parsley until rough chopped, then add the chipotles in adobo sauce and pulse until smooth. Place the mixture in a bowl and add the mayonnaise and lemon juice. Stir to combine and set aside.
  4. For the burgers: Set up three bowls for breading. Add the flour, eggs and breadcrumbs to each bowl, in that order. Slice the green tomatoes 1/4-inch thick and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Begin breading in the flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs; repeat the process for all the slices. Deep-fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes, then set aside.
  5. Sprinkle the shrimp patties with salt and pepper. On the very hot, high-heat grill, cook the shrimp patties until pink and firm or an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place the shrimp patties on the bun bottoms, then add the fried tomatoes and spread spicy mayo on the bun tops; close the burgers.