Description
These easy shrimp cakes are loaded with veggies and herbs and pan seared to golden brown perfection. A simple and easy meal option that the whole family is sure to love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 3 tablespoons chives (sliced, plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Step: Place the shrimp in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped – do not grind into a paste.
- Step: Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl and add the panko breadcrumbs, red bell pepper, chives, salt, pepper, eggs, and lemon zest. Stir gently to combine.
- Step: Form the shrimp mixture into 6 patties.
- Step: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the shrimp patties in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Step: Serve immediately, topped with additional chives and sour cream if desired. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
I like to garnish my shrimp cakes with more fresh chives and a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 189 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 698 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: shrimp cakes, appetizer, easy seafood, pan-seared shrimp