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Grilled Shrimp Cake Recipe

These flavorful cakes have a lovely, crunchy grilled exterior and are chock full of tender, sweet, and succulent tidbits of shrimp lightly interspersed with the subtle flavors of sweet bell pepper, onion, garlic, and spice.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled Shrimp Cake Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 275kcal

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces raw shrimp, peeled deveined and coarsely chopped into pea size or smaller
  • 3/4 cup panko Japanese style breadcrumbs, unseasoned
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup white or yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1/3 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/3 cup Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablepoons capers, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely minced
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning cajun seasoning may be substituted
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 lemons, cut in half

Instructions

  • Stir the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and chill for 1 hour or more.
  • Set up a charcoal or gas grill for high heat (350 - 400 degree grate temperature) indirect cooking. This means the Shrimp Cakes cook next to the flame and not over it.
  • Using a 1/4 cup ice cream scoop or measuring cup to scoop and then pat the shrimp cake mixture into patties. Place the patties on a non-stick spray cooking sheet until all of the mixture is shaped into cakes/patties.
  • Briefly sear the cakes directly over the flame for 1-2 minutes, gently flipping one time and searing the other side for 1-2 minutes as well before moving to indirect heat to finish cooking. This can be done very carefully directly on the well oiled grill grates OR using a well oiled metal cooling rack.
  • Finish cooking on indirect heat for 10-15 minutes, just until the shrimp from the interior of the cake is opaque and cooked through. Do not overcook as this can toughen the cakes.
  • Serve with SPICY REMOULADE SAUCE if desired.
  • Grill the lemons cut side down over the flame until the cut side is slightly charred and caramelized. Move to indirect heat and cook an additional 5-10 minutes. Squeeze over the Shrimp Cakes as desired.

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Notes

Serve with SPICY REMOULADE SAUCE if desired.
Nutrition is approximate.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 218mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 641IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg