Ingredients
- Shrimp Cakes:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha (optional, to taste)
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, cleaned and finely chopped
- 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
- Spicy Mayo:
- ½ cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and optional sriracha.
- Add the panko breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
- Add the finely chopped shrimp and knead the mixture with your hands until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 4 large shrimp cake patties.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp cakes and cook for about 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Avoid using high heat to prevent over-browning.
- While the shrimp cakes cook, stir together the mayo and sriracha in a small bowl to make the spicy mayo.
- Once shrimp cakes are done, garnish with additional green onions and serve with lemon wedges and spicy mayo.
Notes
- Chop the shrimp finely for best texture and even cooking.
- Use medium heat to ensure even browning and fully cooked interiors.
- Customize heat level by adjusting the amount of sriracha in both the cakes and the mayo.
- Serve over salad greens or on buns as a sandwich alternative.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in a skillet or air fryer for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shrimp cake with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 944mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 319mg
