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Shrimp Cakes

These crispy, golden-brown Shrimp Cakes are tender on the inside and loaded with unparalleled taste all over!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 160 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 tablespoons red bell pepper finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons green onions chopped
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Preferred sauce for serving

Instructions

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  1. Coarsely chop the shrimp in a food processor or by hand.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chopped shrimp, panko breadcrumbs, red bell pepper, green onions, eggs, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and light mayonnaise. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into 6 equal-sized patties. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry each patty for about 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and your preferred dipping sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 160kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 151mg (50%) Sodium 737mg (31%) Potassium 146mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 444IU (9%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Calories 160kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 151mg 50%
Sodium 737mg 31%
Potassium 146mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 444IU 9%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

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