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Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli

Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli

Delight in these Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli, a quick and flavorful seafood dish that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Cakes
  • 300 g shrimp, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Lemon Aioli
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or chives
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Shrimp Cakes Preparation
  1. Chop shrimp into small pieces and place in a bowl.
  2. Add panko, egg, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, green onions, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
  3. Form mixture into 8-10 small patties. Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp cakes 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Aioli Preparation
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together all aioli ingredients until smooth.
  2. Serve shrimp cakes hot with lemon aioli on the side or underneath.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 18gFat: 24g

Notes

Experiment with adding spices like cayenne or Old Bay for added flavor. You can use crab instead of shrimp for variation.

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