Crispy Shrimp & Red Quinoa Patties Recipe

Name: Crispy Shrimp & Red Quinoa Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups red quinoa, cooked** and cooled to room temperature; 9 to 12 shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, and cooked; 2 to 3 tablespoons coarse bread crumbs; 3 tablespoons flax meal; 1 small red onion, minced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 jalapeno, minced; 3 eggs (free-range if possible); 1 pinch red pepper flakes; Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, plus 1/2 cup for topping; 2 teaspoons harissa paste, for topping

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups red quinoa, cooked** and cooled to room temperature
9 to 12 shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, and cooked
2 to 3 tablespoons coarse bread crumbs
3 tablespoons flax meal
1 small red onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 jalapeno, minced
3 eggs (free-range if possible)
1 pinch red pepper flakes
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, plus 1/2 cup for topping
2 teaspoons harissa paste, for topping

1
**If you can spare the time to make stock from the shrimp shells and use that as the cooking liquid for the quinoa, you will have extra-shrimpy, even more flavorful patties.
2
In a good size bowl, fold together the quinoa, shrimp, eggs, onion, garlic, jalapeno, flax meal, bread crumbs, red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons of greek yogurt, and salt and pepper until well combined.
3
If the mixture is too wet, add more flax meal or bread crumbs. If it is too dry, add a little water or a bit more yogurt. This is not an exact science -- It is important that the mixture binds together, but you don't want it cakey.
4
Mix together the remaining 1/2 cup Greek yogurt and harissa paste; I like to partially mix, so that some of the experience is creamier yogurt, and some is more fiery/savory harissa. Do as you like in combining them. Place back in the refrigerator until ready to top the patties.
5
Over medium heat in a heavy bottomed skillet, sear the patties in a glug of good olive oil for 5 to 7 minutes on the first side. Cook spaced judiciously but without crowding the pan.
6
You're looking for a nicely crisped surface without any blackening. Use a spatula and flip, browning the second side for 3 to 5 minutes. Adjust heat as needed so that you get golden brown, crispy-edged patties, and of course, add more olive oil as needed as you cook subsequent rounds.
7
Serve patties dolloped with the harissa yogurt and serve with a zingy cucumber salad or other crunchy, juicy vegetable.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups red quinoa, cooked** and cooled to room temperature, 9 to 12 shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, and cooked, 2 to 3 tablespoons coarse bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons flax meal, and more.

Yes, Crispy Shrimp & Red Quinoa Patties falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crispy Shrimp & Red Quinoa Patties

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