5.0 from 45 votes
Shrimp Cakes
These easy shrimp cakes are loaded with veggies and herbs and pan seared to golden brown perfection. A simple and easy meal option that the whole family is sure to love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 189 kcal
Course:
Dinner , Others
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup red bell pepper finely diced
- 3 tablespoons chives sliced, plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Place the shrimp in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped - do not grind into a paste.
- Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl and add the panko breadcrumbs, red bell pepper, chives, salt, pepper, eggs, and lemon zest. Stir gently to combine.
- Form the shrimp mixture into 6 patties.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the shrimp patties in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Serve immediately, topped with additional chives and sour cream if desired. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.
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Notes
- I like to garnish my shrimp cakes with more fresh chives and a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition Information
Calories
189kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
150mg
(50%)
Sodium
698mg
(29%)
Potassium
140mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
476IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 476IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.