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Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli

Delicious Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli for a Coastal Feast

Enjoy these Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli, a delightful and crispy treat inspired by coastal flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Cakes
  • 1 pound shrimp Fresh or thawed
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Can substitute with traditional breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise Can use Greek yogurt or sour cream as substitutes
  • 1 large egg No substitutions recommended
  • 1/4 cup parsley Finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Yellow mustard works as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Preferably freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning Cajun seasoning is a spicier alternative
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Fresh minced garlic can also be used
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For frying
For the Lemon Aioli
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Smooth base for the aioli
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Adds bright acidity
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest Infuses extra citrus flavor
  • 1 clove garlic Minced
  • to taste salt Essential for flavor balance
  • to taste pepper Essential for flavor balance

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • food processor
  • Whisk

Method
 

Shrimp Cakes Preparation
  1. Finely chop the shrimp into pea-sized pieces or pulse in a food processor.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, parsley, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Adjust the mixture's consistency with more panko if too wet.
  4. Shape the mixture into small patties about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  6. Fry shrimp cakes in batches for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. While frying, whisk together aioli ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
  8. Serve shrimp cakes hot with lemon aioli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal crispiness, serve shrimp cakes immediately after cooking. Adjust seasoning according to taste.

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