Make The Wayfarer's Shrimp And Lobster Burger

lobster burger
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NYC steak and seafood hub The Wayfarer just launched a killer-looking burger menu, including a shrimp and lobster burger that any shellfish lover is going to love. Executive Chef Chris Shea loaned us the recipe for Burger Week to make sure no pescatarians felt left out of our weeklong celebration of glorious patties. 

This shrimp and lobster burger was inspired by a lobster steak dish prepared by Chef David Burke, whom I consider my mentor. I wanted to create something that reminded me of his dish, but with our own approachable take. While creating an entire burger menu at The Wayfarer, the idea of a seafood burger seemed perfect.

When preparing the burger patty at home, it's important to allow the mixture to "rest " and chill for at least a few hours before cooking. After cooking, allow it to rest a few minutes at the end. As these burgers are shellfish and the texture is so much different than meat, I also recommend using a digital thermometer to test for doneness (160F).

Make The Wayfarer's Shrimp And Lobster Burger
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Prep Time
30
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
4
lobster burger
Total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 1/4 pound butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 7-8 ounces cooked lobster meat (the meat from 2 1 1/2-pound lobsters)
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cup thinly shaved fennel (use a mandolin for best results and keep fennel in ice water until ready to mix the slaw)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
  1. :::mayo:::
  2. Combine all ingredients and set aside.
  3. :::burgers:::
  4. Blend the shrimp, butter, salt, pepper to a paste and then fold in the chives, lemon zest, and chopped lobster meat. Form into 4 6-ounce patties and refrigerate at least an hour before cooking.
  5. Cook the patties over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side and continue cooking until the burgers reach a temp of 160 degrees.
  6. Serve on a toasted buttered bun with old bay mayo, sliced avocado and fennel slaw.
  7. :::slaw:::
  8. When burgers are ready to serve, pat the fennel dry on some paper towel and then toss in a bowl with remaining ingredients.
 
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