Description
Delight your taste buds with these flavorful and crispy shrimp cakes, perfect for a quick and delicious appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or seafood seasoning)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp Mixture: In a large bowl, mix together the shrimp, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley until well combined.
- Form the Patties: Shape the mixture into 8 small patties using your hands or a spoon. Chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Cook the Shrimp Cakes: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Serve warm with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Pair with lemon aioli or spicy remoulade.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes for a healthier alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shrimp cake
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
