Easy, ready in 20 minutes, and they taste better than from a fancy restaurant!! A CRISPY exterior with JUICY and tender pieces of shrimp on the inside, with spicy mayo on the side! Great as an appetizer or main course!!
2tablespoonsgreen onionsfinely chopped plus more for garnishing
½teaspoonkosher saltor to taste
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepperor to taste
1teaspoonlemon zest
½teaspoonsmoked paprikaregular paprika may be substituted
1poundfresh shrimpcleaned and finely chopped
3 to 4tablespoonsolive oil
Spicy Mayo
½cupmayonnaise or Miracle Whip
1tablespoonsrirachaor to taste
lemon wedgesfor garnishing
Instructions
Shrimp Cakes
To a large bowl, add the eggs, optional sriracha, and whisk to combine.
Add the panko, green onions, salt, pepper, lemon zest, smoked paprika, and stir to combine.
Add the shrimp and knead the mixture with your hands to evenly distribute the shrimp within the other ingredients. Form 4 large patties.
To a large skillet, add the olive oil, shrimp cakes, and cook over medium heat for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. I recommend keeping the heat at medium so the shrimp cakes don't brown too quickly or get too dark. While they cook, make the spicy mayo.
Spicy Mayo
Add both ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine.
When shrimp cakes are done, garnish with green onions, and serve with spicy mayo and lemons.