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Shrimp Cakes

Name: Shrimp Cakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp - peeled, deveined and chopped; 1.25 cups coarsely crushed buttery round crackers; 0.25 cup chopped onion; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard; 10 dashes hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™); celery salt to taste; 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese; 1 quart oil for frying

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Fried shrimp cakes are made with crackers and onion. This recipe includes jalapenos and Tabasco® sauce to add a little kick--very flavorful!

Recipe by EMILIERIVERA

Updated on July 14, 2022

3

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound shrimp - peeled, deveined and chopped
1 ¼ cups coarsely crushed buttery round crackers
¼ cup chopped onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
10 dashes hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
celery salt to taste
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
1 quart oil for frying

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, crackers, onion and jalapeno. Stir in the mayonnaise and mustard, and season with Tabasco and celery salt. Mix in Parmesan cheese. Form into 8 patties.
Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a deep heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is nice and hot, fry the patties for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1054	Calories
87g	Fat
45g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 1054
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 87g	111%
Saturated Fat 14g	69%
Cholesterol 195mg	65%
Sodium 1314mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 24g
Vitamin C 6mg	30%
Calcium 106mg	8%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 208mg	4%

* 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.