Description
Crispy Shrimp Cakes are a savory seafood treat with a golden, crispy exterior and tender shrimp inside. Perfect for appetizers, main dishes, or seafood platters, these cakes are quick to make and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Chop the shrimp into small pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Ingredients: Add breadcrumbs, green onions, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, salt, egg, and parsley. Stir until well combined. If the mixture is too wet, add more breadcrumbs.
- Form Cakes: Shape the mixture into small patties (about the size of a burger) and set them aside on a plate.
- Heat Oil: In a skillet, heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat. Once shimmering, it’s ready for frying.
- Fry the Cakes: Add the shrimp cakes to the skillet in batches. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Repeat: Continue frying the remaining shrimp cakes.
- Cool Slightly: Let the shrimp cakes cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
For a spicy version, add chopped jalapeños or chili flakes to the mixture.
For a plant-based version, use mashed chickpeas instead of shrimp.
These cakes can be baked at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shrimp cake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
