Shrimp and Crab Cake with Tomatillo Relish Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Crab Cake with Tomatillo Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces shrimp (peeled, cleaned and deveined); 6 ounces Dungeness crab meat, cleaned; 1 tablespoon minced onion; 1 tablespoon minced celery; 1 tablespoon minced red peppers; 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno peppers; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; Salt and pepper; 1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon flour for dredging (optional); 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying; 1/2 cup water; 8 ounces tomatillo, husks removed, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed; 2 tablespoons onions, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

8 ounces shrimp (peeled, cleaned and deveined)
6 ounces Dungeness crab meat, cleaned
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon minced celery
1 tablespoon minced red peppers
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno peppers
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper
1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon flour for dredging (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
1/2 cup water
8 ounces tomatillo, husks removed, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed
2 tablespoons onions, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped cilantro

1
Chop the shrimp in a food processor, until smooth consistency.
2
Combine the mixture in a bowl with the crabmeat and minced vegetables and season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape into patties.
4
Dredge the patties in flour and pan-fry them in olive oil until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes on each side.
5
Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil.
6
To the boiling water add half of the tomatillos, jalapenos, onions, garlic and cilantro, cook at a low heat for 5 minutes.
7
Let cool.
8
Puree in a blender with the other half of the vegetables along with the lime juice and olive oil.

250

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces shrimp (peeled, cleaned and deveined), 6 ounces Dungeness crab meat, cleaned, 1 tablespoon minced onion, 1 tablespoon minced celery, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Crab Cake with Tomatillo Relish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Shrimp and Crab Cake with Tomatillo Relish

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