The Zesty Thai Seafood Burger

Indulge in the flavors of Thailand with this scrumptious burger! Succulent shrimp cooked in a spicy coconut curry, topped with creamy cream cheese, sautéed mushrooms, zesty pickles, and caramelized onions, served on a soft bun. Get ready for a burst of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the streets of Bangkok!
ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 4 burger buns
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a pan over medium heat, add the vegetable oil. Sauté the onions until caramelized, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
- 2.
In the same pan, add the mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and turn golden brown. Set aside.
- 3.
In a separate saucepan, heat the coconut milk and Thai red curry paste until simmering. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn opaque and are fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4.
While the shrimp are cooking, spread the cream cheese on the bottom half of each burger bun.
- 5.
Once the shrimp are cooked, place them on top of the cream cheese.
- 6.
Top the shrimp with sautéed mushrooms, pickles, and caramelized onions.
- 7.
Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- 8.
Cover with the top half of the bun.
- 9.
Serve hot and enjoy this explosion of Thai-inspired flavors!