Simple Shrimp Cakes Recipes

SHRIMP CAKES RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, butter, eggs, scallions, lemon zest, 3⁄4 cup of the panko, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, 1 1⁄2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1⁄2 teaspoon of the paprika in a bowl. Shape into 8 (3-inch) cakes. Sprinkle remaining 3⁄4 cup panko on a large plate; gently transfer cakes to plate, pressing both sides in panko. Place cakes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cover; chill 15 minutes.
• Combine mayonnaise, horseradish, 1⁄2 teaspoon of the salt, and remaining 1⁄2 tablespoon lemon juice and 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Cook 4 cakes 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels; sprinkle with 1⁄8 teaspoon of the salt. Wipe skillet; repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 4 cakes, and 1⁄8 teaspoon salt. Top with sliced scallions and sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.

EASY SHRIMP CAKES RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Place the shrimp in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped - do not over process. 2. Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl. Add chopped onion, crushed garlic cloves, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs and spices. Mix until well combined. 3. Form the mixture into patties. 4. In a large pan heat olive oil. Add the shrimp patties and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. 5. For the dipping sauce: in a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients until combined and smooth.

SHRIMP CAKES WITH SCALLION DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Puree the mayonnaise, parsley, scallion, garlic, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor; transfer to a bowl.
• Add half of the shrimp to the food processor and pulse until a thick paste forms. Add the remaining shrimp, 1/2 cup panko, 2 tablespoons of the prepared dressing, the egg and lemon zest. Pulse until combined but still chunky. With oiled hands, shape the mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties. Transfer to a baking sheet; freeze 5 minutes.
• Put the remaining 1/2 cup panko on a plate. Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Coat the patties on both sides with the panko; cook until golden, 2 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the patties are cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the greens, radishes, 2 tablespoons of the dressing and the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve the shrimp cakes with the salad and remaining dressing.

CHEF JOHN'S SPICY SHRIMP CAKES

Steps:

• Place shrimp, garlic, cilantro, chili paste, brown sugar, salt, fish sauce, turmeric, and cayenne pepper into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off until mixture begins to break down. Scrape down the sides. Continue processing until mixture is very smooth but not pureed and moves around the bowl as a mass. Transfer to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; press wrap against the surface of the shrimp paste. Refrigerate until mixture is chilled, 1 to 2 hours.
• Place panko crumbs on a plate. Scoop out equal size portions of shrimp and roll them around on the crumbs to coat. Shape into thin patties. Do this in batches.
• Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, cook cakes in batches. Fry until golden brown and cakes spring back to the touch, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

SHRIMP CAKES WITH OLD BAY®

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to low.
• Place shrimp in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until shredded.
• Transfer shrimp to a large bowl and add bread crumbs, bell peppers, seafood seasoning, parsley flakes, salt, pepper, onion salt, Italian seasoning, and dry mustard; mix until well combined.
• Mix egg, mayonnaise, and hot sauce together in a small bowl. Add to shrimp mixture and mix until fully incorporated. Form into 5 patties and place on a baking sheet.
• Place under the preheated broiler for 5 minutes. Turn broiler to high and cook until tops are well browned, about 5 minutes longer. Flip shrimp cakes and broil on high until the other sides are browned, about 5 more minutes.

SHRIMP CAKES

Steps:

• mix together the first 5 ingredients.
• whisk together the next 6 ingredients and combine with the shrimp panko mixture form into cakes, coat with panko, place on baking sheet and chill for 1 hour fry in oil until browned on first side, about 7 minutes, flip over and cook 5 minutes more.