Aloha Teriyaki Shrimp Burgers

Instructions

1. Combine the cornstarch in cold water and dissolve. Set aside.
2. Mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, grated ginger and garlic in small saucepan over medium-low heat; bring to a boil and simmer until sauce reduces, about 15 to 18 minutes.
3. Add cornstarch water mixture and simmer until thick, about 2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
5. Dry shrimp well with a paper towel then place the shrimp in the food processor along with garlic then pulse a few times until almost pasty.
6. Combine the shrimp in a large bowl with remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.
7. Using rubber gloves (easier with gloves), form shrimp into 8 patties.
8. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or as long as overnight.
9. Heat the grill over medium-high heat and brush the grates with oil.
10. Add the shrimp burgers to the heated grill and cook 6 minutes on each side.
11. While the shrimp burgers are cooking, grill the pineapple slices for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
12. To serve, place a piece of lettuce on the bottom of each burger bun. Top with the cooked burger and 1-1/2 tbsp of teriyaki sauce, then top with grilled pineapple.