Name: Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 300g shrimp, chopped; 1 egg; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or chives; Salt to taste

Description

Craving a seafood dish that’s crispy, creamy, and totally irresistible? These Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli bring gourmet flavor to your home kitchen with minimal effort. Perfect as a quick dinner, party appetizer, or even a fancy lunch, these cakes are packed with juicy shrimp, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon flavor, all pan-seared to golden perfection. Served with a creamy, garlicky lemon aioli, this easy recipe fits into any rotation of dinner ideas or food ideas. Whether you’re after a quick weeknight meal, weekend brunch, or seafood snack, this one’s a keeper. It’s a healthy snack, savory appetizer, or impressive main all in one!

Ingredients

300g shrimp, chopped

1 egg

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped green onions

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped parsley or chives

Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Chop shrimp into small pieces and place in a bowl.

2. Add panko, egg, mayo, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, green onions, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.

3. Form mixture into 8-10 small patties. Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.

4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp cakes 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk together all aioli ingredients until smooth.

6. Serve shrimp cakes hot with lemon aioli on the side or underneath.

Notes

Chill the shrimp cakes before cooking to help them hold together while frying.

Don’t overcrowd the skillet—cook in batches for the best crispiness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer / Main
Method: Pan-Fried
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 shrimp cakes
Calories: 310
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 140mg

Keywords: easy dinner, shrimp cakes, lemon aioli, seafood appetizer, healthy snack, food ideas, quick meals