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Crispy Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli

Crispy Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli You’ll Crave Again

Delicious crispy shrimp cakes complemented by zesty lemon aioli, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 8 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Cakes
  • 1 lb fresh shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • 2 pcs room temperature eggs
  • 1 cup green onions finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for frying
For the Lemon Aioli
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 clove minced garlic fresh
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Steps
  1. Prepare the shrimp by peeling, deveining, and chopping them into small pieces.
  2. Mix the chopped shrimp with breadcrumbs, eggs, green onions, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  3. Shape the mixture into patties, about 1 inch thick, and let rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Cook the patties in olive oil over medium heat for about 4 minutes on each side.
  5. Prepare the lemon aioli by mixing mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Serve shrimp cakes with the lemon aioli drizzled or on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerate formed patties for 30 minutes before frying for better shape retention.

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