Crispy Shrimp Cakes Served with Zesty Lemon Aioli Sauce
Crispy shrimp cakes served with zesty lemon aioli are a delightful fusion of fresh seafood and tangy flavors. These golden-brown patties offer a satisfying crunch on the outside, revealing a moist shrimp filling within. Paired with a creamy, citrus-infused aioli, this dish is perfect for summer gatherings or as an elegant appetizer. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, these shrimp cakes will evoke memories of coastal escapes while creating new culinary experiences in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (approximately two cakes per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 4 green onions (chopped)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Finely chop the shrimp and mix in a bowl with breadcrumbs, eggs, green onions, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties about one inch thick and place them on parchment paper.
- Chill the patties in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to help them hold together during cooking.
- For the aioli, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook each cake for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve drizzled with lemon aioli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 120mg