Low Carb Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
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Bang Bang Shrimp Burgers Recipe
Ingredients for 4 burger patties:
- 1 1/4lb raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 2 green onion stalks, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup (red) bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced (with seeds removed for heat)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- avocado oil spray (or olive oil)
- Add the raw shrimp (PEELED AND DEVEINED) to a food processor or high powered blender. Pulse blend to create a sticky, chunky mince. DO NOT pulverize – just pulse blend until it is sticky yet still chunky.
- Add the shrimp to a bowl along with the remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly to create a seasoned ground shrimp batter. Evenly divide the mince into 4 equal parts and create burgers. TIP: shrimp is very lean so it is incredibly sticky – spray your hands with a little cooking oil when you attempt to roll them into shrimp burgers.
- Set a nonstick skillet on medium heat, and once hot, spray with a little oil. Add the patties and cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side. You may have to flip the burgers more frequently since shrimp cooks quickly and flipping them every 2 minutes or so prevents them from burning. The burgers should be plump and white with brown/seared edges when ready.
- Enjoy with or without a bun! Tip: make the quick bang bang sauce and orange slaw listed below!
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Low Calorie Bang Bang Inspired Sauce
Ingredients for 12 servings (makes ~1 1/4 cups of sauce)
Serving size: 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup reduced fat mayo
- 1/4 cup 2% Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced or paste
- 2 teaspoons honey
- red chili flakes (optional)
Add all the ingredients to a bowl and thoroughly mix together. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Quick Asian-inspired Slaw
Ingredients for 2 servings:
- 1 cup broccoli slaw (with carrots)
- 1 cup finely shredded (red) cabbage
- juice from 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl. Toss the salad in the sauce, then allow it to rest for at least 20 minutes at room temperature, covered. If you will not be eating it within 20 minutes, then I recommend covering and storing in the fridge.