🍋 Lemon Shrimp Cakes 🍤

A Zesty Twist on Your Dinner Table! Quick to Prepare, Delightful to Devour!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. Begin by pulsing the shrimp in a food processor until they are coarsely ground. Alternatively, you can finely chop them by hand.
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 well until everything is thoroughly blended.
3. Shape the mixture into small patties, each about 2 inches in diameter.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Carefully place the patties in the skillet, and fry them for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked.
6. Once done, transfer the shrimp cakes to a plate lined with 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: 18g
- Fat: 8g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- For an extra crispy exterior, you can double coat the shrimp cakes with breadcrumbs before frying.
- Serve these shrimp cakes with a side of light aioli or a tangy tartar sauce for an enhanced flavor experience.

⏳ Preparation Time 🕒

- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 8 minutes
- Serving: 4 servings