Spicy Shrimp Sliders

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Ingredients

• 1 lemon, zested
• 2 tablespoon(s) juice
• 2 medium carrots, shredded
• 1/4 cup(s) basil
• 1/4 cup(s) mayo
• 1 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard
• 3 clove(s) garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika
• 3/4 cup(s) Italian bread crumbs
• Salt
• Pepper
• Slider buns, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

1.Grate peel from 1 lemon into large bowl. Squeeze lemon juice into medium bowl, stir in shredded carrots, chopped basil, mayo, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt.

2.In processor, pulse 1 1/4 pounds cleaned shrimp until chopped, stirring occasionally. Transfer three-fourths of shrimp to bowl with peel; process remaining until mostly smooth and add to same bowl.

3.Add crushed garlic, smoked paprika, 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Gently mix with hands; shape into twelve 1/2-inch-thick patties and coat with 1/2 cup bread crumbs.

4.In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high until hot. Cook patties, in batches, 2 minutes per side or until cooked through, adjusting heat as necessary. Serve on slider buns with carrot slaw.