Super EASY Shrimp Cakes | Shrimp Cutlets | Shrimp Fritters

shrimp

🥗Healthier: crab meat

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides a seafood flavor.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are healthier and can be a gluten-free option.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Paprika adds color and flavor with less heat.

Shell and devein 500 grams of shrimp.

Chop the shrimp by hand and transfer to a mixing bowl.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the shrimp.

Press 2 cloves of garlic into the bowl using a garlic press.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the shrimp mixture.

Chop and add 1 red chili to the bowl.

Add 1/8 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper to the mixture.

Add 1 1/2 cups of freshly grated mozzarella cheese to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of mayonnaise and 1 large egg to the mixture.

Add 1/4 cup of cornstarch to help bind the shrimp cakes.

Chop and add 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped cilantro to the bowl.

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Set the mixture aside to allow the shrimp to absorb the flavors.

Prepare the sauce by adding 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to a bowl.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest to the mayonnaise.

Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the sauce mixture.

Press 1 garlic clove into the sauce mixture using a garlic press.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the sauce.

Add 1/8 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper to the sauce.

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar to balance the flavors in the sauce.

Whisk the sauce together for about 1-2 minutes until it thickens, then cover and set aside.

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

Using a trigger release ice cream scoop, scoop the shrimp mixture into the skillet, pressing down gently to flatten.

Cook until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.

Remove the shrimp cakes from the skillet and serve with the prepared sauce.

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