Mediterranean Simple Shrimp Burger with Jalapeno & Lime Slaw
Juicy shrimp patties flavored with lemon, herbs, and olive oil, pan-seared until golden and served with a crisp lime slaw and a hint of jalapeno. Bright, coastal Mediterranean vibes in a burger.
🕒 Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
🧺 Ingredients
Shrimp Burgers
450 g raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 garlic clove
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt & black pepper
Jalapeno Lime Slaw
2 cups shredded cabbage (green or mixed)
1 small carrot, grated
1–2 tablespoons jalapeno, finely minced (optional)
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste
To Serve
Soft burger buns or pita
Sliced avocado (optional)
Extra lime wedges
👩🍳 instructions
1️⃣ Make Shrimp Patties
Pulse shrimp in a food processor until coarsely chopped (not paste).
Mix with garlic, lemon zest, herbs, breadcrumbs, Dijon, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Form 4 patties and chill 10 minutes (helps them hold).
2️⃣ Prepare Slaw
In a bowl, toss cabbage, carrot, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil, and salt.
Set aside to soften slightly.
3️⃣ Cook Shrimp Burgers
Heat a pan with olive oil over medium heat.
Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
4️⃣ Assemble
Place shrimp patties in buns or pita.
Top generously with lime slaw and avocado if using.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
With oven fries or roasted potatoes
With Mediterranean cucumber salad
As mini sliders for kids
👶 Kid-Friendly Option
Skip jalapeno
Add a spoon of Greek yogurt or mayo to slaw
Serve as shrimp cakes without buns
🥗 Nutrition information
Calories: ~340 kcal
Protein: 28 g
Healthy fats: Olive oil + shrimp
Carbs: 30 g