Shrimp Cakes Recipe
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Shrimp Cakes

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp - peeled, deveined and chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups coarsely crushed buttery round crackers
  • 1/4 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 1054 | Total Fat: 86.8g | Cholesterol: 195mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2006 by Kimberly   view full review
Wonderful! I had to change the recipe to use less mayo (about 3/4 cup) and then coated the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2008 by Chu Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Loved the recipe, but changed it a little. Instead of buttery crackers, I used Keebler's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2006 by PAULAKM   view full review
my whole family loved this recipe. Followed exactly as stated and wouldn't change a thing....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2008 by Linda   view full review
These were really good. As suggested I used less mayo, added alittle old bay and patted on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2008 by GREATGIG   view full review
These had a great flavor after some minor adjustments but they seemed incredibly greasy to me....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2008 by danni Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This were still a little bland for my taste. I will try them again. I cooked them in the oven...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by ERIKA E   view full review
I have made these 3 times since finding the recipe - and they are great! I have used italian...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2010 by ncfamilia   view full review
The taste is good, but like others said, it was too greasy using the the mayo and then frying...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by Burkelbabee   view full review
Everyone loved these!! I brought them to a dinner party and they disappeared in a flash. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2010 by hilfiger714   view full review
Loved it! added alittle more breading. Left out the jalapeno and tobasco and it turned out so...

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