Description
A delightful recipe for crispy Chinese shrimp cakes that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the shrimp until coarsely chopped but not pureed. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the green onions, cilantro, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the breadcrumbs and egg until the mixture holds together. If it feels too wet, add a bit more breadcrumbs.
- Form the mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the patties in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with sweet chili sauce or soy sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1 teaspoon of chili paste to the shrimp mixture.
- You can substitute the shrimp with crab meat or a mix of seafood for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg