Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Smashburger

There’s a reason why smashburgers are such a trend. By flattening a burger patty on a griddle, you increase the surface area that caramelizes. That’s another way of saying that you boost the flavor into high gear. Smash the burgers right before they cook and you also increase the sear that locks in juices (it doesn’t make sense to smash a burger after it’s cooked because the opposite will happen). Long story short, if you want a killer burger with a crispy burst of flavor on the outside and