Description
Spicy shrimp patties are your perfect weeknight dinner solution, packed with zesty flavor and ready in minutes. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these patties bring Caribbean-inspired excitement straight to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Binding and Filler Ingredients:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil
Instructions
- Pulse 1 pound raw shrimp in a food processor until coarsely chopped, creating a rough texture for your patties.
- Combine the chopped shrimp with ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, ¼ cup green onions, ¼ cup diced red bell pepper, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger in a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika into the mixture, seasoning generously with salt and pepper to your taste preference.
- Crack 1 egg and beat it thoroughly, then fold into the shrimp mixture until all ingredients bind together smoothly.
- Form the mixture into 4-6 compact patties, each measuring approximately 2-3 inches in diameter and about ½ inch thick.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the surface shimmers slightly, around 350°F.
- Carefully place the patties into the hot oil, cooking for 3-4 minutes on the first side until a deep golden-brown crust develops.
- Flip the patties gently and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 145°F for safe consumption.
- Transfer the crispy shrimp patties onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and let them rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in your patties.
- When chopping shrimp, pulse briefly to avoid turning them into a paste and maintain some texture.
- Add extra cayenne or hot sauce if craving more heat, or reduce for a milder version.
- Gluten-free friends can swap breadcrumbs for almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers to keep the patties crisp and binding well.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes before forming patties to help them hold together during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg