Description
Shrimp cakes with lemon aioli are an irresistible seafood delight that brings the flavors of the coast right to your kitchen. These crispy, golden patties are made with fresh shrimp and seasoned to perfection, served alongside a zesty, creamy lemon aioli that adds a refreshing tang. Perfect for both casual dinners and elegant gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 green onions, chopped (white and green parts)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Β½ cup mayonnaise
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop the shrimp using a knife or pulse in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
- In a large bowl, mix the chopped shrimp, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into patties about one inch thick (yields around eight cakes).
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook each cake for about four minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the aioli, combine mayonnaise, lemon zest, and seasoning in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve the shrimp cakes drizzled with lemon aioli and garnish with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: To make gluten-free, substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives such as crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour. Add diced vegetables like bell peppers or swap shrimp for crab meat for different flavor profiles.