Description
These delicious shrimp cakes are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for any seafood lover. With a crispy exterior and a tender, savory interior, these shrimp cakes are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, and finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp Mixture: In a large bowl, combine chopped shrimp, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, green onions, parsley, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the Shrimp Cakes: Using your hands, form the mixture into 6–8 small patties.
- Cook the Shrimp Cakes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp cakes in a single layer and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the shrimp cakes and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can prepare the patties ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shrimp cake
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
