shrimp cakes

Name: Shrimp Cakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) small or medium raw shrimp, deveined and shells removed; 2 slice(s) sprouted whole grain bread (can use regular white or wheat as well); 2 tablespoon(s) chives, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) cilantro, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 cup(s) celery, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) lemon zest; 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice, fresh; 2 tablespoon(s) mayonnaise; 3/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 3 cup(s) your favorite salsa blend (i chop mango, red onion, red pepper, avocado, add black beans, salt and pepper); 1 cup(s) greek yogurt (optional); 6 - mini buns (optional)

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Darci Juris

Scottsdale, AZ

Updated on Jun 2, 2012

It's summer time, which means it's time to break out the grill and put some shrimp on the barbie. However, this shrimp recipe calls for grinding up the shrimp and making shrimp cakes, or shrimp sliders. Top it with some mango salsa (or your favorite salsa), or perhaps even some greek yogurt, throw it in a bun (if desired), and enjoy a healthy, fresh, light summer meal.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 6 cakes

Ingredients

2 cups small or medium raw shrimp, deveined and shells removed
2 slices sprouted whole grain bread (can use regular white or wheat as well)
2 tablespoons chives, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups your favorite salsa blend (i chop mango, red onion, red pepper, avocado, add black beans, salt and pepper)
1 cup greek yogurt (optional)
6 - mini buns (optional)

How To Make shrimp cakes

Step 1

Using a food processor, blend the bread until it becomes a fine crumb, then transfer to a medium bowl. To that bowl, add the celery, lemon zest, lemon juice, mayo, and salt and pepper.

Step 2

Next, add the shrimp, cilantro, chives and garlic to the food processor and pulse until it becomes a textured paste.
Step 3

Add the shrimp mixture to the bowl and stir to combine.
Step 4

Form small patties and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to a medium heat. You can also use a frying pan over the stove. When grill is ready, spray cooking oil on the patties (or oil your grill) and cook for approximately 3-5 minutes per side, until they are a crispy golden brown.
Step 5

Remove and serve on a bun, or naked with your favorite salsa or yogurt blend.
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