🍔🔥 Cajun Shrimp Cheeseburger with Spicy Loaded Fries 🍤🍟💥
Get ready to drop jaws with this banger burger — a thick, juicy patty layered with melty cheddar, seared Cajun shrimp, and ALL the flavor. Served up with golden fries smothered in a creamy spicy sauce that’ll have you licking your fingers. Let’s gooo 💯
📌 Ingredients
For the Burger:
1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juicy perfection)
Salt, pepper, garlic powder (to season patties)
4 slices cheddar cheese
4 brioche or hamburger buns
Lettuce, tomato, and any toppings you like
For the Cajun Shrimp:
½ lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
Squeeze of lemon juice
Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
For the Spicy Burger Sauce:
¼ cup mayo
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp Dijon or yellow mustard
1 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
1 tsp relish or chopped pickles
Pinch of smoked paprika
For the Loaded Fries:
1 bag frozen French fries (or homemade if you fancy)
Extra Cajun seasoning (for dusting)
Drizzle of spicy burger sauce (above)
Optional: shredded cheddar, jalapeños, or chopped green onions
🔥 Instructions
1. Make the Spicy Sauce:In a small bowl, mix mayo, ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, relish, and paprika until smooth. Taste and adjust heat to your liking 🔥 Chill while everything else cooks.
2. Cook the Fries:
Bake or air fry your fries until golden and crispy. While hot, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Drizzle or toss in that spicy sauce before serving (extra cheese on top? Go wild).
3. Cook the Burger Patties:Form 4 even patties from your ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat until desired doneness. Add cheddar slices on top and cover for a melty finish 🧀
Toast buns if you’re extra like that 😎
4. Sear the Cajun Shrimp:
Toss shrimp in Cajun seasoning and garlic powder. Sear in a hot skillet with oil or butter for 1–2 minutes per side until opaque and juicy. Squeeze lemon juice on top and hit it with chopped parsley.
5. Build the Burger:Start with lettuce and tomato, then the juicy patty, followed by a generous stack of Cajun shrimp. Spoon on some spicy sauce, crown it with that fluffy bun, and go ALL IN 🙌
😍 Pro Tip:
Add crispy bacon or a fried egg if you're feelin’ extra indulgent. And don’t sleep on the fries — toss ‘em with cheese and pop under the broiler for the ultimate loaded side 🍟🧀