MEXICAN CHORIZO AND GARLIC SHRIMP BURGER RECIPE ON FOOD52

Mexican Chorizo and Garlic Shrimp Burger Recipe on Food52 image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 31

*** FRESH MEXICAN CHORIZO
17.6 ounces (500 grams) of ground pork shoulder, ideally 30% fat
1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon hot paprika or cayenne
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon tequila
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
*** GARLIC SHRIMP
8 large shrimp or prawns (2 per burger), peeled and deveined
3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
*** PAPRIKA MAYONNAISE
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Juice of 1 juicy lime
*** TO FINISH:
1 handful flour, optional
Extra-virgin olive oil (for frying patties)
Unsalted butter (for frying patties)
4 medium potato or sweet potato buns
3/4 cup shredded Manchego cheese
A few thin slices of tomatoes