Jalapeño Shrimp Cakes
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Jalapeño Shrimp Cakes
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These shrimp cakes are light and delicious, made with jalapenos, scallions, and cilantro then topped with a little fresh lime juice and a few slices of avocado. Serve this over a bed of greens for a quick, light summer meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined (weight after peeled))
- 4 Lime wedges
- 1 large jalapeño (seeded and minced (for spicy, leave the seeds))
- 1/2 medium avocado (sliced thin)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 3 medium scallions (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons panko (use GF crumbs for gluten free)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Dry shrimp well with a paper towel then place the shrimp in the food processor along with jalapeño and garlic then pulse a few times until almost pasty.
- Combine the shrimp in a large bowl with remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.
- Using rubber gloves (easier with gloves), form shrimp into 4 patties.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray with oil.
- Add the shrimp cakes to the heated grill and cook 4 minutes without disturbing, then gently flip and cook an additional 4 minutes.
- Serve with fresh lime juice and top with thin slices of avocado.
Notes
- Makes 4.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1shrimp cake w/ avocado
Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
172mg
(57%)
Sodium
321mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1shrimp cake w/ avocado | |
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 321mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
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