Cajun Shrimp Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound steamed or boiled shrimp
• 1/4 cup finely diced onions
• 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped celery
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 beaten egg
• Flour
• Extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Peel and devein shrimp and remove tails. Chop shrimp.
2. Cook onions, bell pepper and celery in microwave until soft. Drain well.
3. Combine chopped shrimp, vegetables, garlic, seasoning, mayonnaise, bread crumbs and egg.
4. Form into patties, dredge in flour, and place on plate or tray. Freeze for about 20 minutes.
5. Remove from freezer and dredge in flour again.
6. Drizzle oil into a nonstick pan and fry shrimp burgers over medium-high heat until brown and crunchy on each side.
7. Serve on buns or French bread.