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Jalapeño Shrimp Cakes

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.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 173 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Combine the shrimp in a large bowl with remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.
  3. Using rubber gloves (easier with gloves), form shrimp into 4 patties.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray with oil.
  5. Add the shrimp cakes to the heated grill and cook 4 minutes without disturbing, then gently flip and cook an additional 4 minutes.
  6. Serve with fresh lime juice and top with thin slices of avocado.

Notes

  • Makes 4.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.