Description
These Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli are a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and served with a zesty lemon aioli, they make a delightful appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp Cakes:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Lemon Aioli:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp Cakes: In a food processor, pulse the shrimp until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and add breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, garlic, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the Shrimp Cakes: Shape the mixture into small patties and place on a baking sheet.
- Cook the Shrimp Cakes: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp cakes until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Make the Lemon Aioli: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp cakes with the lemon aioli on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning in the shrimp cakes to suit your taste preferences.
- Make sure to handle the shrimp cake mixture gently to keep the cakes tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shrimp cake with aioli
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
