Shrimp Cakes Recipe

Name: Shrimp Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 t. vegetable oil, divided; 2 celery ribs, minced; 1 medium onion, minced; 1/4 cup mayonnaise (not fat-free); 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup minced fresh dill; 4 -6 dashes Tabasco sauce (or to taste); 2 1/4 cups plain breadcrumbs, divided; salt and pepper; 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, peeled,deveined,and coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plus 2 t. vegetable oil, divided
2 celery ribs, minced
1 medium onion, minced
1/4 cup mayonnaise (not fat-free)
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
4 -6 dashes Tabasco sauce (or to taste)
2 1/4 cups plain breadcrumbs, divided
salt and pepper
1/2 lb cooked shrimp, peeled,deveined,and coarsely chopped

1
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
2
Add the celery, and onion; cook and stir frequently for 2-3 minutes; transfer to a mixing bowl.
3
Add the mayo, mustard, dill, Tabasco, and 1/4 cup of bread crumbs to the mixing bowl with the onion/celery mixture; stir to combine.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Add the shrimp; stir to combine.
6
Put the remaining bread crumbs on a plate or flat dish.
7
Using 1/3 cup shrimp mixture, form a patty with your hands.
8
Place the cake on the bread crumbs; press lightly, then turn and repeat with the other side.
9
Roll the patty's sides in the crumbs also.
10
The patty should be completely coated in bread crumbs.
11
Repeat with remaining shrimp mixture.
12
Add 2 tablespoons oil into a nonstick skillet, heat over medium heat.
13
When the oil is hot, add 4 cakes or however many your skillet will hold.
14
Fry cakes for about 2 minutes or until golden on the bottom; flip patties and cook for 2 more minutes or until golden.
15
Repeat with remaining oil and shrimp cakes.
16
Serve hot shrimp cakes with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, or salsa.

510

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup plus 2 t. vegetable oil, divided, 2 celery ribs, minced, 1 medium onion, minced, 1/4 cup mayonnaise (not fat-free), 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.

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