Jalapeño Shrimp Cakes
These shrimp cakes are light and delicious, made with jalapenos, scallions, and cilantro then topped with a little fresh lime juice and a few slices of avocado. Serve this over a bed of greens for a quick, light summer meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined (weight after peeled))
- 1 large jalapeño (seeded and minced (for spicy, leave the seeds))
- 1 g arlic clove (minced)
- 3 medium scallions (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons panko (use GF crumbs for gluten free)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 lime wedges
- 1/2 medium avocado (sliced thin)
Steps
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Dry shrimp well with a paper towel then place the shrimp in the food processor along with jalapeño and garlic then pulse a few times until almost pasty.
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Combine the shrimp in a large bowl with remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.
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Using rubber gloves (easier with gloves), form shrimp into 4 patties.
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray with oil.
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Add the shrimp cakes to the heated grill and cook 4 minutes without disturbing, then gently flip and cook an additional 4 minutes.
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Serve with fresh lime juice and top with thin slices of avocado.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet


















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