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Shrimp Cakes

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These easy shrimp cakes are loaded with veggies and herbs and pan seared to golden brown perfection. A simple and easy meal option that the whole family is sure to love!

These easy shrimp cakes are loaded with veggies and herbs and pan seared to golden brown perfection. A simple and easy meal option that the whole family is sure to love!Shrimp Cakes

Crab cakes are a classic dish that never goes out of style, but have you ever experienced shrimp cakes? They’re so easy to make and a great way to showcase fresh shrimp. Once you try them, you’ll be hooked!

The first step to making shrimp cakes is to finely chop raw shrimp meat. I find that a food processor works best for this part. Be sure not to over process your shrimp – you want small chunks, but you don’t want to grind it into a paste.

The shrimp is mixed with panko breadcrumbs, finely chopped red bell pepper, lemon zest, eggs and chives to form a batter. The batter will be on the wet side, but don’t let this deter you – the shrimp cakes will have the perfect texture when they’re cooked!

These easy shrimp cakes are loaded with veggies and herbs and pan seared to golden brown perfection. A simple and easy meal option that the whole family is sure to love!

The final step is to cook the shrimp cakes. I use olive oil and I sear the shrimp cakes on both sides until they’re browned, crispy and cooked through.

These easy shrimp cakes are loaded with veggies and herbs and pan seared to golden brown perfection. A simple and easy meal option that the whole family is sure to love!

I like to garnish my shrimp cakes with more fresh chives and a dollop of sour cream. They’re great served over rice with a green veggie on the side as a hearty yet elegant meal.

What I love about this recipe is it’s so versatile – you can change out the flavor combinations, or make different sized shrimp cakes to fit your needs. I like to make bite sized shrimp cakes for a fun and unique party appetizer, and sometimes I make my shrimp cakes on the larger side and put them between a bun to eat like a burger.

If you’re a shrimp fan, you’ll definitely need to give these tender and flavorful patties a try. You’ll also love these recipes for honey garlic shrimp and shrimp chow mein!

You might also love these Crispy Broccoli Parmesan Fritters and these Cheesy Mashed Sweet Potato Cakes!

These easy shrimp cakes are loaded with veggies and herbs and pan seared to golden brown perfection. A simple and easy meal option that the whole family is sure to love!

Shrimp Cakes

These easy shrimp cakes are loaded with veggies and herbs and pan seared to golden brown perfection. A simple and easy meal option that the whole family is sure to love!
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 25 mins
Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons sliced chives plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • Optional: sour cream and lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Place the shrimp in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped - do not grind into a paste.
  • Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl and add the panko breadcrumbs, red bell pepper, chives, salt, pepper, eggs, and lemon zest. Stir gently to combine. 
  • Form the shrimp mixture into 6 patties.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the shrimp patties in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. 
  • Serve immediately, topped with additional chives and sour cream if desired. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.
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  1. Patty says

    August 08, 2020 at 3:01 am

    5 stars
    Shrimp cakes
    Made half a recipe to try. Outstanding, extremely flavorful. Enjoyed so much made a full recipe the next day. Thank you

    Reply
  2. Alexis says

    June 06, 2020 at 7:55 am

    can i use different breadcrumbs or Zatarain’s shrimp fry instead of panko? I ran out

    Reply
  3. Jill says

    May 28, 2020 at 3:11 am

    5 stars
    These were absolutely delicious! Can they be prepared and frozen to cook later? Has anybody tried it?

    Reply
  4. Allie M. says

    May 17, 2020 at 5:25 am

    Yummo! Can you add crab to the mixture ?

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  5. Ketki says

    January 05, 2020 at 9:18 am

    This is a really great party appetizer, but it can be a bit bland. I mixed in some red chilli powder to add a kick. But I think it might be good to also add in some italian herbs maybe.

    Reply
  6. Sara Byron says

    December 23, 2019 at 6:00 am

    I’ve made your recipe so many times and love it! Quick question though. Can I premix every thing and cook in a few hours? Will it become funky?

    Reply
    • Patty says

      August 07, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      I make my patties ahead of time. Place on a cookie sheet in the refrigerator. One hour before frying I place the patties in the freezer.

      Reply
  7. Sarah says

    June 04, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    I thawed some frozen shrimp that had been sitting around for a while, just because they’d been sitting around for a while and I thought I should eat them before they got freezer burned. But I didn’t have a plan. Then I thought, shrimp cakes! So I came online and found your recipe, and I’m really glad I did. They hit the spot and were so easy! Thanks!

    Reply
  8. Vanessa says

    April 23, 2019 at 5:34 am

    Something must have gone wrong because mine never binded and turned into shrimp crumbles 🙁 It tastes yummy none the less

    Reply
  9. Karen Manetta says

    October 24, 2018 at 9:52 am

    Eggs are not listed in ingrediants but are in instructions. How many?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      October 28, 2018 at 11:35 pm

      2 eggs 😉

      Reply
  10. Emma says

    April 21, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    5 stars
    I have made this twice now. It’s one of my boyfriend’s favourite meals that I make. Served it with sweet chilli noodles and vegetables. So easy to make. Thanks for the awesome recipe 🙂

    Reply
  11. damien says

    March 16, 2018 at 6:25 am

    We made your shrimp scampi and it was very good. We had broccoli and 3 cheese tortellini as sides and they and your shrimp scampi were excellent. Thank you

    Reply
    • Karina says

      March 16, 2018 at 4:57 pm

      Oh thank you! I am so glad that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  12. Marcella says

    March 09, 2018 at 3:03 am

    5 stars
    So many yummy recipes that I hope to try soon.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      March 10, 2018 at 6:26 pm

      Yes, I hope you do! Let me know which ones are your favorite!

      Reply
  13. Marie Czarnecki says

    March 03, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    5 stars
    Shrimp Cakes : Oh, I love this recipe and going to make this weekend.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      March 04, 2018 at 6:25 am

      YAY! It is so good! You will love them!

      Reply

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