🍤 Lemon Shrimp Cakes 🍋

A zesty twist to your dinner favorites, perfect for a quick yet impressive meal!

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

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Finely chop the shrimp using a knife or pulse them in a food processor until coarsely ground.
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.
3. Mix everything together until well incorporated.
4. Shape the mixture into small patties, each about 2 inches in diameter.
5. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Carefully place the patties in the skillet and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked.
7. Once done, remove the shrimp cakes from the skillet and let them drain on paper towels.
8. Serve the shrimp cakes hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley and a lemon wedge on the side.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 180 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 18g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
- Sodium: 300mg

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour as an alternative.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika for an extra layer of flavor.
- Serve with a side of light coleslaw or a fresh green salad to complete the meal.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 8 minutes | Serving: 4

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