Description
Delightful Spicy Shrimp Cakes bursting with flavor, paired with a zesty chili-lime dip.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves and stems, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons sliced chives, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Begin by adding the raw shrimp to a food processor. Pulse until the shrimp is coarsely chopped.
- Transfer the shrimp to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, sliced chives, Dijon mustard, eggs, Tabasco sauce, lemon zest, and kosher salt to the bowl. Mix just until combined.
- Using your hands, form the shrimp mixture into 6 equally-sized patties.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmery, place the patties in the pan.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Serve with a dollop of chili-lime mayo and garnish with extra chives and lemon wedges.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes before shaping into patties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg