Chef John's Spicy Shrimp Cakes Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Global Kitchen. (Chef John's Spicy Shrimp Cakes Recipe). I love Asian-style fish or shrimp cakes but almost never order them because I find there's too much filler or 'binder.' So if you want to enjoy shrimp cakes in their most pure form, give this recipe a try. It takes just a few minutes if you use your food processor. These little fried cakes are delicious served with Thai chili sauce.

Brief

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 appetizer-size portions

Chef John's Spicy Shrimp Cakes Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds raw peeled and deveined shrimp

1 tablespoon finely crushed garlic

or to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems

1 teaspoon sambal chili paste

or more to taste

1 teaspoon brown sugar

¾ teaspoon kosher salt

or as desired

½ teaspoon fish sauce

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 cup panko bread crumbs

or more if needed

vegetable oil for frying

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Place shrimp garlic cilantro chili paste brown sugar salt fish sauce turmeric and cayenne pepper into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off until mixture begins to break down. Scrape down the sides. Continue processing until mixture is very smooth but not pureed and moves around the bowl as a mass. Transfer to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; press wrap against the surface of the shrimp paste. Refrigerate until mixture is chilled 1 to 2 hours.

Step 2

Place panko crumbs on a plate. Scoop out equal size portions of shrimp and roll them around on the crumbs to coat. Shape into thin patties. Do this in batches.

Step 3

Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot cook cakes in batches. Fry until golden brown and cakes spring back to the touch about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Spicy Shrimp Cakes Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 302.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.4g 41%

Carbohydrates: 20.7g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 16.8g 26%

Saturated Fat: 2.7g 13%

Cholesterol: 156.9mg 52%

Vitamin A Iu: 194.8IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 1.6mg 3%

Folate: 7.6mcg 2%

Calcium: 61.1mg 6%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 36.5mg 13%

Potassium: 207.7mg 6%

Sodium: 579.5mg 23%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 151.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.