Shrimp Cakes with Cactus Strips in Guajillo Sauce

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   Cover chiles with hot water; let stand 15 min.

2. 2

   Drain chiles, reserving 1 cup soaking liquid; add reserved liquid and chiles to blender.

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   Add dressing, onion and 1 Tbsp.

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   ground shrimp; blend 3 min.

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   or until smooth.

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   Pour into large saucepan; bring to boil.

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   Stir in cactus strips; cover.

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   Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min.

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   Heat oil to 375 degrees F in medium skillet.

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    Mix remaining ground shrimp and cracker crumbs in large bowl; set aside.

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    Beat egg whites in medium bowl with mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; gently stir in egg yolks just until combined.

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    Gently stir half the egg mixture into shrimp mixture.

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    Repeat with remaining egg mixture.

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    Cook 4 shrimp cakes at a time in hot oil 45 sec.

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    on each side or until golden brown on both sides, using 1/4 cup of the shrimp mixture for each cake.

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    Drain on paper towels.

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    Add to sauce in saucepan; cook 10 min.

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    or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.