🍔🍤 Cajun Shrimp Cheeseburger 🌶️🧀
The ultimate surf 'n' turf burger! Juicy beef patty topped with perfectly seasoned Cajun shrimp and melty cheese, all smothered in a creamy Cajun sauce. A flavor-packed masterpiece! 🌟
📌 Ingredients:
For the Beef Patty:
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
For the Cajun Shrimp:
1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp butter (for cooking)
For the Creamy Cajun Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp hot sauce (like Louisiana or Frank’s)
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
For Assembly:
4 brioche buns, toasted
4 slices cheddar cheese (or pepper jack for extra heat)
Lettuce leaves
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Fries (for serving)
🔥 Instructions:
Prepare the Beef Patty:
Mix ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Form into four patties and cook on a hot skillet or grill over medium-high heat for about 3–4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt.
Cook the Cajun Shrimp:
Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear shrimp for about 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
Make the Creamy Cajun Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Assemble the Burgers:
Spread creamy Cajun sauce on the bottom of each toasted brioche bun.
Add lettuce, then place the cheesy beef patty on top.
Add cooked Cajun shrimp and drizzle more sauce over the top.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and cover with the top bun.
Serve & Enjoy:
Serve hot with fries and extra Cajun sauce for dipping! 😋
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