Shrimp cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and they can be customized to your liking. I love seafood in all forms and making crab cakes and salmon croquettes have always been my go to recipe. When I found this Shrimp cake recipe it was so delicious I had to add it to my list of favorite recipes.

How to Make Shrimp Cakes

Step 1: Ingredients for Shrimp Cakes

Shrimp, Mayonnaise, Panko Bread Crumbs, Olive Oil, Scallion, Egg, Fresh Parsley, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Black Pepper, Kosher Salt,  Lemon Juice, Garlic, Dijon Mustard and Cayenne Pepper.

Step 2: Make the Aioli Sauce

I start off by making this tasty aioli sauce. To make the sauce, in a small bowl combine the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.

Add the garlic, lemon juice, black pepper and cayenne pepper then mix until well combined.

Step 3: Prepare the Shrimp

Using a sharp knife cut the shrimp into small even-sized pieces. Add the shrimp to a large bowl then season with the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Add the mayonnaise, egg, parsley, scallion and bread crumbs then mix until all your ingredients are well Incorporated. 

Step 4: Form the Shrimp Cake

Form them into patties and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 4: Fry the Shrimp Cake

Using medium heat bring your pan to temperature then add the olive oil. Add the cakes to the pan and allow them to cook for 4 minutes on each side. Remove them from the pan and place them on paper towels to remove the excess oil before serving.

Tips for the Perfect Shrimp Cake:

• For a more flavorful shrimp cake, you can add other ingredients to the mixture, such as chopped bell peppers, chopped tomatoes, or chopped green onions.
• You can fry the shrimp cakes or cook them in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the shrimp cakes for 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
• Shrimp cakes can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, remoulade or aioli sauce. They are great appetizers or can a main dish served with black bean salad, greek salad or potato salad.

Shrimp Cake Recipe

Recipe by Soul Food Cooking

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: AppetizersCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

• 1lb Shrimp

• 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise

• 3/4 Cups Panko Bread Crumbs

• 1/4 Cup Olive Oil

• 1 Scallion

• 1 Egg

• 1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley

• 1 1/2 tsps Garlic Powder

• 1/2 tsp Onion Powder

• 1/4 tsp Paprika

• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

• 1 tsp Kosher Salt

• Aioli Sauce

• 2/3 Cup Mayonnaise

• 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice

• 1 clove Garlic

• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard

• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

• 1 tsp Black Pepper

Directions

• To make the aioli sauce, in a small bowl combine the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
• Add the garlic and lemon juice.
• Add the black pepper and cayenne pepper then mix until well combined.
• Using a sharp knife cut the shrimp into small even-sized pieces.
• Add the shrimp to a large bowl then season with the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
• Add the mayonnaise, egg, parsley, scallion and bread crumbs then mix until all your ingredients are well Incorporated. Form them into patties and place them on a baking sheet.
• Using medium heat bring your pan to temperature then add the olive oil.
• Add the cakes to the pan and allow them to cook for 4 minutes on each side.

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