Description
Savory Cape Cod-style shrimp cakes blend coastal New England charm with zesty seaside flavors. Crisp golden exteriors and delicate interiors invite seafood enthusiasts to enjoy a perfect blend of fresh herbs, succulent shrimp, and delightful coastal memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, cleaned and finely chopped
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Cooking and Seasoning:
- 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha
- Lemon wedges (for garnishing)
Spicy Mayo:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
Instructions
- Whisk eggs and optional sriracha in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a smooth, uniform base for the shrimp cakes.
- Incorporate panko breadcrumbs, finely sliced green onions, seasoning, lemon zest, and smoked paprika into the egg mixture, stirring until ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Delicately fold finely chopped shrimp into the breadcrumb mixture, using hands to ensure even distribution and gentle integration of seafood throughout the blend.
- Carefully shape the mixture into four generously sized patties, ensuring compact and uniform construction that will hold together during cooking.
- Warm olive oil in a wide skillet over moderate heat, creating an ideal searing environment for the delicate seafood cakes.
- Gently place prepared patties into the heated skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden, crisp exterior through careful cooking of approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- While cakes are cooking, rapidly whisk mayonnaise and sriracha in a separate small bowl, creating a zesty complementary sauce.
- Once shrimp cakes achieve a perfect golden-brown finish and are thoroughly heated, transfer to serving plates.
- Garnish with additional chopped green onions, accompanying the cakes with spicy mayo and fresh lemon wedges to enhance the dining experience.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp is finely chopped to create a uniform texture and help the cakes hold together perfectly.
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the most flavorful and tender shrimp cakes.
- Keep the heat at medium and avoid overcrowding the pan to achieve a crispy golden-brown exterior without burning.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of sriracha in both the cake mixture and mayo sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg