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Easy Shrimp Cakes

Easy, ready in 20 minutes, and they taste better than from a fancy restaurant!! A CRISPY exterior with JUICY and tender pieces of shrimp on the inside, with spicy mayo on the side! Great as an appetizer or main course!!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
3 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 480 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Shrimp Cakes
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha optional and to taste
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons green onions finely chopped plus more for garnishing
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika regular paprika may be substituted
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp cleaned and finely chopped
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
Spicy Mayo
  • ½ cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha or to taste
  • Lemon wedges for garnishing

Instructions

Shrimp Cakes
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  1. To a large bowl, add the eggs, optional sriracha, and whisk to combine.
  2. Add the panko, green onions, salt, pepper, lemon zest, smoked paprika, and stir to combine.
  3. Add the shrimp and knead the mixture with your hands to evenly distribute the shrimp within the other ingredients. Form 4 large patties.
  4. To a large skillet, add the olive oil, shrimp cakes, and cook over medium heat for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. I recommend keeping the heat at medium so the shrimp cakes don't brown too quickly or get too dark. While they cook, make the spicy mayo.
Spicy Mayo
  1. Add both ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine.
  2. When shrimp cakes are done, garnish with green onions, and serve with spicy mayo and lemons.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 480kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 30g Cholesterol 319mg (106%) Sodium 944mg (39%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 480

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 480kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 30g 176%
Cholesterol 319mg 106%
Sodium 944mg 39%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.