Description
Tantalizing spicy shrimp cakes blend succulent seafood with bold Southwestern spices. Crisp exterior and tender interior create a perfect balance, while the zesty chili-lime dip you crave adds a refreshing kick to each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tbsp garlic, finely minced
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tbsps cilantro leaves and stems, finely chopped
- 3 tbsps chives, sliced, plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preparation: Pulse shrimp in a food processor until coarsely chopped, creating a textured seafood foundation that ensures structural integrity for the cakes.
- Mixing: Combine processed shrimp with panko breadcrumbs, garlic, red bell pepper, cilantro, chives, Dijon mustard, eggs, Tabasco sauce, lemon zest, and kosher salt, gently folding ingredients to maintain delicate shrimp texture and even flavor distribution.
- Forming: Craft 6 uniform patties using hands, shaping each to approximately 2.5 inches in diameter, ensuring consistent cooking and aesthetic appeal.
- Cooking: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, carefully place shrimp patties, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior and complete internal heating.
- Plating: Arrange cooked shrimp cakes on a serving platter, garnish with additional chives, top with zesty chili-lime mayonnaise, and encircle with fresh lemon wedges to provide a vibrant, citrusy finishing touch.
Notes
- Prevent Overprocessing Shrimp: Pulse briefly to maintain a coarse, chunky texture, avoiding a paste-like consistency that would make dense, tough cakes.
- Bind with Care: Use eggs and breadcrumbs sparingly to keep the shrimp cakes light and prevent them from becoming heavy or compact.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve a crispy golden exterior while ensuring the shrimp remains tender and fully cooked.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy shrimp cakes right after cooking to preserve their crisp texture and optimal flavor profile, preventing sogginess and maintaining their delicate crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 375 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg