Description
These Spicy Cajun Shrimp Cakes are crispy, flavorful seafood patties packed with chopped shrimp, sweet corn, and bold Cajun spices! Pan-fried to golden perfection and served with a zesty hot sauce mayo, these shrimp cakes are perfect for Mardi Gras parties, seafood lovers, or a quick weeknight meal. Serve them as appetizers or main dishes for a true Louisiana-inspired treat!
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Ingredients:
For the Shrimp Cakes:
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
Prepare the Shrimp Mixture:
- In a bowl, combine chopped shrimp, corn, breadcrumbs, flour, eggs, green onions, garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice, parsley, mayonnaise, and hot sauce.
- Mix until well combined.
Shape the Patties:
- Form the mixture into small cakes (about 2 inches in diameter).
Cook the Shrimp Cakes:
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry shrimp cakes for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Make the Dipping Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, and lemon juice.
Serve:
- Arrange shrimp cakes on a plate with dipping sauce and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for an extra crispy texture.
- Swap shrimp for crab or crawfish for a seafood twist.
- Serve on slider buns for a Cajun shrimp burger!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun, Mardi Gras, Southern
