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Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli

These golden, crispy shrimp cakes are packed with fresh herbs and tender shrimp, served with a zesty, creamy lemon aioli. Perfect as a light dinner, appetizer, or even for meal prepping healthy high protein meals!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main, Seafood
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (for lemon aioli)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (for aioli)
  • salt and pepper, to taste (for aioli)
  • optional: dash of hot sauce

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop half the shrimp, and pulse the other half in a food processor until coarsely minced (not pureed).
  • In a large bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, minced shrimp, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, green onions, parsley, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Form the mixture into 8 small patties. Place them on a plate or tray and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to help them hold their shape.
  • Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp cakes in batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • While cakes cook, make the lemon aioli: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and a dash of hot sauce if desired. Mix until smooth.
  • Serve shrimp cakes warm with the lemon aioli drizzled on top or on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 620mgSugar: 1g
Keyword Budget-Friendly Recipes, Easy Weeknight Dinners, Healthy Comfort Food, High Protein Meals, Lemon Aioli, Quick Family Meals, Shrimp Cakes
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