Shrimp Sliders
- 20m Prep Time
- 20m Cook Time
- 40m Ready In
These shrimp sliders are a twist on classic crab cakes, using ground and chopped shrimp for texture. Pan-fried until golden, they're served on slider buns with customizable toppings like avocado, tomato, and onion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs jumbo raw shrimp peeled and deveined, divided
- 1/4 cup green onion chopped
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 1/2 tsp Creole seasoning
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 12 slider buns
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 7 of 9 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 39.6 mg
- Iron: 0.57 mg
- Magnesium: 15.5 mg
- Phosphorus: 163 mg
- Potassium: 92.1 mg
- Zinc: 0.71 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 1/2 tsp Creole seasoning
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 12 slider buns
Prepare
- 1 1/2 lbs jumbo raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, divided
- Chop 1/4 cup green onion
- Mince 1 tsp garlic
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Place about three-quarters of the shrimp (about 1.1 pounds) into a food processor or blender. Pulse until the shrimp is well ground but not pasty. Transfer the ground shrimp to a large mixing bowl.
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Step 2.
Chop the remaining shrimp (about 0.4 pounds) into small pieces, about 1/4-inch dice. Add the chopped shrimp to the bowl with the ground shrimp.
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Step 3.
Add 1/4 cup chopped green onion, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1.5 teaspoons Creole seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper to the bowl. Mix well with a spoon or your hands until evenly distributed.
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Step 4.
Pour in 2 lightly beaten eggs and mix until incorporated. Sprinkle 1/2 cup all-purpose flour over the mixture and mix until the flour is fully incorporated and the mixture holds together.
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Step 5.
Form the mixture into 12 patties, each about 2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Place them on a plate or tray and set aside.
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Step 6.
Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Working in batches of 3 to 4 patties, carefully place them in the hot oil. Cook for 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
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Step 7.
Place each cooked shrimp patty on a slider bun. Serve with toppings such as sliced onions, avocados, tomatoes, and mayonnaise, allowing guests to build their own sandwiches.