(I made a smaller version of my shrimp cakes as sliders!)
Shrimp Louis Sliders
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbl. butter
½ cup finely chopped celery
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 ½ cup panko, divided
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
1 tsp. lemon zest
½ tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. dry mustard
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
½ cup vegetable oil
Louis Dressing (if desired)
Mini burger/slider buns, split*
Cole Slaw (if desired)
Pulse shrimp in a food processor 4 or 5 times or until chopped. Spoon into a medium bowl.
Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; add celery and onion, and sauté until tender. Add to shrimp in bowl; gently stir in 1 cup panko and next 6 ingredients. Shape mixture into approx. 8 patties (about 1/3 cup each). Place remaining ½ cup panko in a shallow dish; dredge both sides of patties in panko. Place patties on a foil or parchment-lined baking sheet; cover and chill 1 hour.
Fry patties in hot oil, in 2 batches, in a large skillet over med-high heat 2-3 min. on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Place about ¼ cup cole slaw* on bottom bun, place shrimp patty on top, add dollop of Louis dressing, if desired, and cover with top half of bun.
*I served the cole slaw separately so the guest could decide whether they wanted it on the slider or on the side as a salad.
**Trader Joe’s makes a great mini-burger bun
This must have been a “lucky” menu. Not only was it delicious, but the Forty-Niners went on to victory in an exciting finish. Maybe I should make it again next week to insure another win. Wouldn’t want the vision of a Superbowl trip to go slip-sliding away!
--the Mother
