Super Easy Shrimp Cakes

These easy Shrimp Cakes, pan-seared golden-brown to perfection, are loaded with flavour! Also called Shrimp Cutlets and Shrimp Fritters, these cakes make a delicious appetizer.

Ingredients

For the Shrimp Cakes

• 500 grams Raw Shrimp, peeled and deveined

• ½ tsp Salt

• 2 Garlic Cloves, pressed or finely minced

• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

• 1 Red Chilli, finely chopped

• ¼ tsp Black Pepper, freshly cracked

• 1 ½ cups Mozzarella Cheese

• 1 Large Egg

• 1/4 cup Mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup Cornstarch

• 2 tbsp Cilantro, finely chopped

• 4 tbsp Oil, for frying

For the Sauce

• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise

• 1 tsp Lemon Zest

• 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice

• 1 Garlic Clove, pressed or finely minced

• ½  tsp Mustard

• ⅛ tsp Black Pepper, fresh cracked 

• 1 tsp Sugar

Method

1. Shell, devein, and pat dry the shrimp.  Cut them into small pieces and add them to a bowl.  Season with salt.

2. Add finely minced garlic and lemon juice to the bowl.

3. Toss in the finely chopped red chili and freshly cracked black pepper.

4. Next add the mozzarella cheese, egg, mayo, and cornstarch.

5. Now add the finely chopped cilantro and give all the ingredients a mix till they get well blended.  Cover and keep the mix aside for the shrimp to absorb all the flavours.

6. Heat a skillet on medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil.

7. Using a medium size trigger release ice cream scoop, scoop out the mix from the bowl, and release it into the heated skillet.  Press the scooped-out portion down a bit.  

8. Fry the shrimp cakes on both sides till they turn golden brown.

9. Remove from the pan and enjoy with a squeeze of lemon juice and a dollop of the sauce.

10. For the sauce – In a bowl add the mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, finely minced garlic clove, mustard, freshly crushed black pepper, and sugar.  Give it a good whisk for about 1-2 minutes till you get a homogeneous mixture and the sauce thickens a bit.