Shrimp And Wild Rice Cakes With Roasted Pepper Dill Aioli Recipes

SHRIMP & WILD RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice as directed.
• Saute onion, bell pepper and jalapeno pepper in 2 tablespoons butter until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
• Mix with the cooked rice.
• Fold in cooked shrimp.
• Spread evenly into a greased 8X11 inch baking dish.
• Cover with crushed Ritz crackers.
• Drizzle with 4 tablespoons melted butter.
• Bake until bubbly at 350 degrees, about 30-35 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
• Serve with salad and garlic bread.

SHRIMP & WILD RICE WITH ROASTED PEPPER-DILL AIOLI

Steps:

• AIOLI:.
• For the Aioli, mix all ingredients in medium bowl; cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.
• SHRIMP CAKES:.
• Mix flour, baking powder and Old Bay in large bowl.
• Stir in shrimp, cooked rice, green onions, dill seed and thyme.
• Add butter, milk and eggs; gently stir until well blended.
• Spray large nonstick skillet with no stick cooking spray.
• Heat on medium heat.
• Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of shrimp mixture into skillet.
• Flatten slightly so cakes are about 2 inches in diameter.
• Cook cakes in small batches, 5 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.
• Serve shrimp cakes with 1/2 of the Aioli. (Remaining Aioli may be used as a sandwich spread or as a dip for vegetables.)
• *To toast dill seeds: Heat small skillet on medium heat 2 minutes. Add dill seeds; cook 1 minute or until seeds are fragrant, shaking pan frequently. Immediately remove seeds from skillet to avoid over-toasting.
• **Shrimp cakes can be made up to 24 hours ahead. Cool, wrap and store in the refrigerator. Reheat on baking sheet in preheated 350°F oven for 10 minutes. The aioli can be made up to 24 hours ahead. Refrigerate in covered container until ready to serve.