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Shrimp Cakes

Deliciously Easy Shrimp Cakes for a Quick Dinner Delight

These quick and easy shrimp cakes are a delicious seafood delight that are perfect for a family meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cakes
  • 1 pound Raw Shrimp Fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free if preferred
  • 1 medium Red Pepper Finely diced
  • 2 stalks Green Onion Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is an alternative
  • 1 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For Serving
  • 2 pieces Lemon Wedges For squeezing
  • 1 cup Dipping Sauce Your choice, e.g., tartar sauce or aioli

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Food Processor
  • knife
  • Plate

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Quick and Easy Shrimp Cakes
  1. Begin by coarsely chopping your raw shrimp. Set aside to retain freshness.
  2. In a large bowl, mix chopped shrimp with panko breadcrumbs, diced red pepper, and chopped green onion. Fold in mayonnaise, beaten eggs, lemon zest, salt, paprika, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Divide the mixture into 6-8 equal portions and shape them into patties about 1 inch thick.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Transfer cooked shrimp cakes to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot with lemon wedges and dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 16gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These shrimp cakes are perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

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