Description
Spicy Shrimp Cakes bring Caribbean flavors into home kitchens with a delightful crunch. Fresh Gulf shrimp combine with bold spices and herbs, creating irresistible golden-brown patties you’ll crave at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Ingredients:
- 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 large eggs
Binders and Fillers:
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Herbs and Aromatics:
- ½ tablespoon garlic, finely minced
- ¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves and stems, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons sliced chives, plus more for garnish
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Cooking Fat:
- ¼ cup olive oil
Chili-Lime Mayo Ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Carefully pulse fresh shrimp in a food processor until coarsely chopped, creating a textured seafood base that will hold the cake’s structure together.
- Transfer the chopped shrimp to a spacious mixing bowl, preparing for the integration of complementary ingredients that will enhance flavor and binding.
- Incorporate panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, finely diced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and sliced chives into the shrimp mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Add Dijon mustard, beaten eggs, Tabasco sauce, freshly grated lemon zest, and kosher salt to the mixture, gently folding ingredients until just combined to maintain the delicate shrimp texture.
- Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions, using clean hands to shape uniform patties approximately 2.5 inches (6.35 centimeters) in diameter.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring the pan is evenly heated before adding the shrimp cakes.
- Carefully place the shrimp patties into the hot skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust and are thoroughly heated.
- Transfer the cooked shrimp cakes to a serving platter, garnishing with additional chopped chives and a dollop of zesty chili-lime mayonnaise.
- Complete the presentation by arranging fresh lemon wedges around the shrimp cakes, allowing guests to add a bright, citrusy finish to the dish.
Notes
- Perfectly chopped shrimp creates a delicate, tender texture that holds these cakes together without becoming dense or tough.
- Minimal mixing prevents overworking the ingredients, ensuring light and fluffy shrimp cakes with maximum flavor preservation.
- Fresh herbs like cilantro and chives add bright, zesty notes that complement the sweet and succulent shrimp.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide a crispy golden exterior while keeping the interior moist and delicate during cooking.
- Spicy Tabasco sauce and Dijon mustard deliver a bold kick that elevates the seafood’s natural sweetness.
- Quick cooking over medium-high heat guarantees a crisp, golden-brown crust without drying out the delicate shrimp meat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg