Shrimp Cakes
Shrimp cakes are made with fresh ingredients then pan seared for a crispy crust. Serve them with a side of spicy cajun sauce that’s mayo free.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: dinner
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 pound raw shrimp
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
For The Sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Clean, peel and chop the shrimp, dice the vegetables.
- Place the vegetables and shrimp into a mixing bowl add the egg
- Mix all of the ingredients well.
- Use your hands to form the mixture into four patties (8 or more for appetizer)
- Spread the breadcrumbs out onto a plate dip the patties into the breadcrumbs.
- Set them aside and heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the cakes cook 5 minutes, carefully flip them and cook for 4 to 5 minutes more until done
- Make the sauce by combining the lemon juice, Cajun Seasoning, and yogurt
Keywords: easy dinner, dinner, shrimp, shrimp cakes, seafood cakes
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