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Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli

Crispy Shrimp Cakes with Zesty Lemon Aioli Delight

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli, perfect for appetizers or main courses.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Cakes
  • 1 lb Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Gluten-free optional
  • 1 large Egg Or flax egg for vegan option
  • 2 scallions Green Onions Finely sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or fresh garlic for more flavor
For the Lemon Aioli
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Freshly grated

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Coarsely chop shrimp into small pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic powder, and seasoning. Mix until combined.
  3. Shape mixture into small cakes, about the size of your palm. Rest on a parchment-lined tray.
  4. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Fry shrimp cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Prepare lemon aioli by whisking mayonnaise, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until smooth.
  6. Transfer cooked shrimp cakes to paper towel-lined plate. Serve with lemon aioli drizzled and garnished.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crunch, refrigerate formed patties for 30 minutes before cooking. Fresh shrimp enhance flavor significantly.

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