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Shrimp Cakes

Shrimp cakes offer crispy exteriors and tender shrimp interiors, making them a delightful choice for appetizers or main dishes. Perfect for impressing guests or a cozy family dinner.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
  • 1 ½ cups Ritz Crackers, crushed
  • ½ cup Best Foods mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup red onion, minced
  • 1 stalk celery, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 2 teaspoons brown mustard
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup Best Foods mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  • Peel, devein, and finely chop shrimp, leaving larger chunks for texture.
  • Combine crushed crackers, minced vegetables, spices, mayonnaise, and mustard in a large bowl.
  • Fold in chopped shrimp and panko bread crumbs until mixed well.
  • Shape the mixture into 4 patties, adjusting size for personal preference.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, cooking patties for 4-5 minutes each side or broil for 8 minutes.
  • Drain cooked patties on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Mix mayonnaise, hot sauce, and black pepper to create hot mayonnaise.
  • Serve warm with spicy hot mayonnaise.

Notes

Finely chopped shrimp enhance texture and flavor distribution.
Refrigerate patties before cooking to help them hold together.
Adjust spice levels with jalapeño and hot sauce to taste.

  • Author: Rachael
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-fried/Broiler
  • Cuisine: Coastal

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 11
  • Cholesterol: 150