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Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli

Crisp Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli for Flavorful Joy

Delight in these Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli, a flavorful appetizer combining juicy shrimp, fresh herbs, and zesty aioli.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Cakes
  • 1 lb Fresh Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs gluten-free if needed
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil for frying
For the Lemon Aioli
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Parchment Paper
  • Food Processor
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the shrimp by finely chopping or pulsing in a food processor until coarsely ground.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, parsley, mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. If the mixture is too wet, gradually add more panko breadcrumbs until it holds its shape.
  4. Shape the shrimp mixture into small patties (2-3 inches in diameter, about 1-inch thick) and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  6. Fry shrimp cakes in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  7. For the lemon aioli, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  8. Serve the crispy shrimp cakes warm alongside the lemon aioli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These shrimp cakes are versatile; feel free to experiment with herbs or proteins.

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