Description
Succulent shrimp cakes blend Caribbean and Mexican flavors with zesty cilantro lime sauce. Crispy golden exterior and tender interior promise a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) raw shrimp, deveined, peeled, and minced
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Aromatics and Herbs:
- ½ yellow onion, finely minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon chives or green onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons oil for frying
Cilantro Lime Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- ½ teaspoon hot chili sauce (Sriracha or Tabasco)
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Meticulously chop the shrimp into fine pieces, ensuring uniform texture for optimal cake formation.
- Whisk together eggs, finely diced onion, minced garlic, mayonnaise, corn starch, chopped chives, salt, pepper, and Old Bay Seasoning in a spacious mixing bowl until ingredients harmonize completely.
- Gently fold the minced shrimp into the seasoned mixture, creating a cohesive blend without overmixing.
- Prepare a skillet with a light layer of oil, heating over medium flame until surface shimmers with readiness.
- Carefully shape the shrimp mixture into compact patties using a 1/4 cup measure, ensuring consistent size for even cooking.
- Delicately place the formed cakes into the heated skillet, allowing them to sizzle and develop a golden-brown crust.
- Cook each side for 2-3 minutes, watching for crispy edges and a rich amber color as indicators of perfect doneness.
- Transfer the cooked shrimp cakes onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispness.
- For the accompanying sauce, whisk lime juice, mayonnaise, crushed garlic, chili sauce, and finely chopped cilantro in a small bowl.
- Season the sauce with a pinch of salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Plate the shrimp cakes immediately, accompanied by the vibrant cilantro lime sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Perfectly blend shrimp mixture by mixing ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors and binding agents.
- Create uniform shrimp cakes using a 1/4 cup measure for consistent size and even cooking, which helps achieve golden-brown exterior.
- Medium heat is crucial for developing a crispy crust without burning the delicate shrimp cake, allowing interior to cook evenly.
- Paper towel draining removes excess oil, maintaining the crispy texture and preventing soggy bottoms.
- Quick preparation of cilantro lime sauce enhances the dish with bright, zesty complementary flavors that cut through the richness of the shrimp cakes.
- Serve immediately while shrimp cakes are warm to enjoy maximum crispiness and optimal taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg