Description
Golden, crispy, and bursting with flavor, these Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli are a quick dinner idea that feels restaurant-worthy. Made with fresh shrimp, herbs, and a zesty lemon aioli, this easy recipe is ideal for weeknights, weekend gatherings, or when you’re craving seafood without the fuss. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack, easy dinner, or creative food ideas, this dish checks all the boxes. Light, satisfying, and packed with protein, it’s one of those seafood recipes you’ll keep coming back to.
Ingredients
8 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons oil, for frying
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Roughly chop the shrimp into small chunks, leaving some slightly larger for texture.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp, breadcrumbs, egg, mayo, parsley, green onions, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
3. Form the mixture into small patties, about 2–3 inches wide.
4. Place patties on a plate or tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
5. While patties chill, mix all the lemon aioli ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate.
6. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp cakes in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Serve hot shrimp cakes with a generous dollop of lemon aioli and garnish with extra herbs or green onions.
Notes
Chill the shrimp cakes before frying to prevent them from falling apart.
Pat shrimp dry before chopping to avoid excess moisture.
Make the aioli ahead of time to enhance its flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 shrimp cakes with aioli
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: easy dinner, shrimp cakes, lemon aioli, seafood recipe, quick meal