Shrimp Cakes

Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, these homemade shrimp cakes are a seafood lover’s dream! Perfectly balanced with tender chunks of shrimp, aromatic garlic, fresh cilantro, and a touch of zesty lime juice, this recipe combines savory and refreshing notes in every bite. The addition of panko breadcrumbs creates a light, crunchy texture, while soy sauce and scallions infuse each cake with subtle umami undertones. Whether served as an appetizer, enjoyed in a sandwich, or paired with a vibrant dipping sauce like sriracha mayo or sweet chili, these shrimp cakes are quick to prepare and pan-fried to perfection in just 15 minutes. Great for weeknight dinners or parties, this easy recipe ticks all the boxes for a satisfying seafood treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 120 grams Panko breadcrumbs
• 4 unit Green onions (scallions), finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Chop half of the shrimp into small chunks, about the size of a pea. Place the other half of the shrimp into a food processor and pulse until it forms a paste-like consistency.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, shrimp paste, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, cilantro, mayonnaise, soy sauce, lime juice, egg, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients together until well combined. The mixture should hold its shape when pressed together. If too wet, add a little more panko breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Using your hands, form the mixture into 8 small patties or 4 large ones.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Once the oil is hot, carefully place the shrimp cakes in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 7

Transfer the cooked shrimp cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.

Step 8

Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce, such as sriracha mayo or sweet chili sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(752.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1602.7

Total Fat 75.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 1076.5mg	0%
Sodium 4419.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein 133.1g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 405.5mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 1382.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.4%

Protein: 32.4%

Carbs: 26.2%