Shrimp Cakes Recipe

Name: Shrimp Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. butter (unsalted); 1 small onion, minced; 3 Tbsp. flour; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1 c. light cream or half and half; dash each: fresh ground pepper and salt; 1 lb. shrimp, cooked, shelled, deveined and chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 1 to 1 1/2 c. finely crushed cracker crumbs; 3/4 c. peanut or olive oil; cocktail sauce or mayonnaise

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. butter (unsalted)
1 small onion, minced
3 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 c. light cream or half and half
dash each: fresh ground pepper and salt
1 lb. shrimp, cooked, shelled, deveined and chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 to 1 1/2 c. finely crushed cracker crumbs
3/4 c. peanut or olive oil
cocktail sauce or mayonnaise

1
Melt butter in a large saucepan.
2
Add onion and cook over low heat until soft.
3
Stir in flour, mustard, cream, salt and pepper. Stir until mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
4
Add shrimp and mix well.
5
Put in a bowl; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. After chilling, form into patties about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Dip into beaten egg and then into cracker crumbs.
6
Heat oil in a heavy skillet until sizzling.
7
Fry patties until crispy on both sides.
8
Drain on paper towels.
9
Serve with sauce.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. butter (unsalted), 1 small onion, minced, 3 Tbsp. flour, 1 tsp. Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Cakes 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 Cakes

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