Grilled Seafood Burgers With Old Bay Mayonnaise

Tender cod and sweet shrimp transform into juicy seafood burgers that are perfect for easy summer grilling. The shrimp do double duty here: They act as a natural binder, eliminating the need for bread crumbs and eggs and giving the burgers a pure seafood essence. They also lend a snappy, firm texture to the patties. A quick cook on the grill imparts great smoky notes that complement the fish, and an Old Bay mayo sauce highlights the seafood flavors even further.

Ingredients

• 1

  tablespoon neutral oil, such as safflower or canola, plus more for greasing the grates

• ½

  pound cleaned large shrimp, cut into thirds

• 12

  ounces cod fillet, cut into ½-inch cubes

• ¼

  cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped scallions

• 1

  teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)

• ½

  teaspoon ground black pepper

• ½

  cup mayonnaise

• 1

  tablespoon Old Bay seasoning

• 4

  toasted hamburger buns

• Lemon wedges, for serving

• Shredded iceberg lettuce and sliced dill pickles

Preparation

1. Heat a grill to medium and oil the grates.
2. In a food processor, pulse shrimp a few times, just until finely chopped but not puréed. Transfer to a large bowl and add the cod, 1/4 cup of the scallions, the salt and pepper, and mix until well blended. (Hands work best.) Moisten your hands with water, then form the mixture into 4 (½-inch-thick) patties. Coat patties lightly with the oil.
3. Grill the burgers until lightly charred and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Old Bay and the remaining 2 tablespoons scallions; mix well.
5. Smear some of the Old Bay mayonnaise on the buns. Top each bottom bun with a burger and squeeze lemon on top. Top with some of the lettuce and pickles, close the burgers and enjoy.