WOULD YOU EAT THIS TREMENDOUS 🍤 Lemon Shrimp Cakes 🍋?

Perfect for busy weeknights or a healthy family treat!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️  
1. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2. 1/4 cup mayonnaise
3. 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
4. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5. 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
6. 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
7. 1 teaspoon lemon juice
8. Salt and pepper to taste
9. 2 cloves garlic, minced
10. 1 egg
11. 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳  
1. Start by coarsely grinding the shrimp in a food processor or finely chopping them.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground shrimp, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir the mixture until it's well blended.
3. Form the mixture into small patties, each about 2 inches in diameter.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Place the patties in the skillet, and fry them for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown and are thoroughly cooked.
6. Once done, transfer the shrimp cakes onto paper towels to drain excess oil.
7. Serve the shrimp cakes hot, garnished with additional parsley and a lemon wedge on the side.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎  
- Calories: 180 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 23g
- Fat: 7g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡  
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika for an extra kick of flavor.
- These shrimp cakes can be made ahead and reheated, making them perfect for meal prep.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰  
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 8 minutes | Total Time: 23 minutes | Serving: 4 servings

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