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!

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!

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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.

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!

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Shrimp Cakes

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

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!

Servings: 6

Author: Dinner at the Zoo

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

1. Place the shrimp in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped - do not grind into a paste.

2. 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. 

3. Form the shrimp mixture into 6 patties.

4. 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. 

5. Serve immediately, topped with additional chives and sour cream if desired. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.

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