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Shrimp Cakes Recipe

This shrimp cakes recipe takes only 25 minutes from start to finish. The result? Crispy, chewy shrimp cakes that taste better than take-out.
  • cook TIME 15 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 25 mins
Course: Side Dish, SnackCuisine: Global
Keyword: how to make shrimp cake, shrimp cake, shrimp cakes, shrimp cake recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 237 kcal

Ingredients (15)

  • 16 oz peeled shrimp 28 oz raw shrimp
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 oz green beans chopped
  • 3 tsp canola oil divided into 2 and 1
  • 1/16 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground coriander seed
  • 1/2 tsp tabasco
  • 1/8 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp shallots minced
  • 1 tsp Heinz ketchup
  • 1 tsp Japanese mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp coriander minced

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Add 16 oz peeled shrimp into a food processor and pulse until it becomes a paste. Scrape down the sides occasionally to blend everything evenly.

step 1 How to Make Shrimp Cakes
2

Add 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp tabasco, 1/8 tsp baking powder, 1/16 salt, 1/2 garlic powder, 1 tsp ground coriander seeds, 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1 oz green beans, 1 tsp shallots, and 2 tbsp coriander. Pulse again until mixed through.

step 2 How to Make Shrimp Cakes
3

Divide the shrimp into 12 balls, each weighing around 1.5 oz. During the process, dip your finger in 1 tsp of oil to prevent the batter from sticking to your hands. Flatten them afterwards.

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4

Add the remaining oil to a skillet and heat it over medium-low heat. When it’s hot, sear the balls until they’re golden brown on both sides. Doing this in batches is easier, especially if you have a small skillet.

step 4 How to Make Shrimp Cakes
5

Mix 1 tsp ketchup and 1 tsp mayonnaise together in a dipping bowl and serve.

6

Drizzle with the sauce before serving.

step 5 How to Make Shrimp Cakes

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 237 kcal | Fat 5 g | Saturated Fat 1 g | Trans Fat 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat 1 g | Cholesterol 321 mg | Sodium 310 mg | Potassium 545 mg | Carbohydrate 6 g | Fiber 1 g | Sugar 1 g | Protein 41 g | Vitamin A 134 IU | Vitamin C 1 mg | Calcium 134 mg | Iron 2 mg