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Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli

Crispy Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli You'll Crave

Delicious Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli, combining fresh shrimp and zesty herbs for a delightful dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Cakes
  • 1 pound Shrimp Fresh or thawed; peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For the best crispy texture
  • 1/3 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped, can substitute with cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Can use yellow mustard as an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning Classic seafood seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For frying, can substitute with vegetable oil
For the Lemon Aioli
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Base of the aioli
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Fresh preferred
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Adjust according to preference
  • Salt & Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • food processor
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the peeled shrimp into small pieces or pulse briefly in a food processor for a finer texture.
  2. Combine chopped shrimp with panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, parsley, mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  3. If the mixture is too wet, gradually add more panko breadcrumbs until firm.
  4. Shape the mixture into small patties around 2-3 inches wide.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering (around 2-3 minutes).
  6. Fry patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. While cakes are frying, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the aioli.
  8. Serve shrimp cakes on a platter with lemon aioli for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best texture, make sure not to overcrowd the skillet while frying and maintain the right oil temperature.

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