Grilled Seafood Burgers with Old Bay Mayonnaise
03.21.2023 Gourmet, Seafood
The perfect twist on a Friday Fish Fry Grilled seafood burgers with old bay mayonnaise are made with tender cod and sweet shrimp that imparts a pure seafood flavor. At the same time, the old bay mayonnaise highlights the seafood taste even further.
Ingredients
Seafood Burgers
- 1 tablespoon canola or other neutral oil. Plus more for greasing the grates.
- ½ pound large shrimp shelled & deveined – divided
- 12 ounces cod fillet patted dry and cut into ⅓ inch cubes
- ¼ cup scallions chopped. + two tablespoons for mayo
- ½ tsp dill weed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Assembly
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 4 Brioche burger buns or other soft burger buns
- Iceberg lettuce
- sliced dill pickles
- sliced radish
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
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Place 5 ounces of the shrimp In the food processor. Pulse shrimp a few times until finely chopped but not puréed. Roughly chop the remaining shrimp into ⅓ inch pieces.
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Transfer to a large bowl and add the cod, 1/4 cup of the scallions, the dill, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
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Refrigerate the mixture for 4 hours.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Old Bay, and the remaining two tablespoons of scallions; mix well and refrigerate.
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Heat a grill to medium and oil the grates.
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Moisten your hands with water, then form the mixture into four ½-inch-thick patties. Coat the patties lightly with oil on both sides and place on a parchment liked baking sheet until ready to grill.
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When the grill is cleaned, oiled, and heated, place the burgers on the grates and cook until lightly charred and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Do not overcook – a thermometer inserted in the center of the burger should read 145 °F. They will continue to cook as they rest.
Please ensure the first side is firm before flipping, as you want the heat to bind the seafood.
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Remove from the grill and let rest.
Assembly
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Grill buns if desired. Place the bottom of the bun on a plate, add a layer of crispy lettuce, and top with a seafood burger. Squeeze lemon on the burger patty. Place a large dollop of the Old Bay mayonnaise on the burger, then layer on the pickles, radish slices, and other lettuce as desired. Cover with the bun top, and enjoy!
Notes
I use frozen shrimp 16 – 20 count: 16 shrimp peeled and deveined equates to approximately 10 ounces of cleaned shrimp. I use the full 10 ounces.
Cooking:
a) The resting period is crucial for the cohesive binding of the protein.
b) Ensure your grill is cleaned and oiled, and you will have an impressive seafood burger.
c) Slap their hands if anyone tries to flip them before the 4 minutes are up. : ) They will stay together beautifully if you give them the proper time to bind together.
d) These burgers can be made in a skillet. Use enough oil to keep them from sticking and create a nice sear on each side.