Seaside Shrimp Cakes

Time :30

Yield :6 servings

Recipe Background

Crab cakes shouldn't be allowed to hog all the fun! Seaside Shrimp Cakes are another crispy, golden-brown patty of oceanic flavors that are sure to take your taste buds on a beach getaway! Delicately seasoned, sweet, savory, and with a refreshing and creamy lemon aioli on the side, Seaside Shrimp Cakes don't need to go fishing for a good time! They just reel in big flavors (fishing jokes still work for shellfish, right?)!

Ingredients

For the shrimp cakes:

1 1/2 pounds raw shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 medium carrot grated
1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the lemon aioli:

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic minced
lemon wedges optional, to taste, for serving

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, add the shrimp, the breadcrumbs, the carrot, the parsley, the ginger, the egg, the garlic powder, the paprika, the salt, and the black pepper and stir well until evenly combined.
Transfer the shrimp mixture to a food processor and cover the processor.
Pulse the shrimp mixture on and off until it is coarsely chopped, about 1 minute.
Using 1 cup of the shrimp mixture at a time, firmly shape the shrimp mixture into patties. There should be about 6 patties total.
Allow the patties to rest for 5-10 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Transfer the shrimp patties to a quarter baking sheet.
Bake the patties, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden-brown, about 15-17 minutes.
In a small mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, the lemon juice, and the garlic clove and whisk until smooth.
Serve the shrimp patties with the lemon aioli and the lemon wedges.