Oregon Bay Shrimp Cakes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb. Oregon Bay Shrimp coarsely chopped-

  • 2 large eggs beaten

  • 1 small green bell pepper small dice about ¼ inch

  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions

  • ½ cup Panko crumbs

  • ½ cup plain bread crumbs

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 Tbs. Old Bay Seasoning

  • 1 Tbs. Extra virgin olive oil

  • ½ tsp. Freshly cracked black pepper

  • Lemon wedges for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Chop the shrimp to a size that will make it easier to form the cakes, large pieces will just make it more difficult.

  1. Mix shrimp, eggs, panko, bread crumbs, green pepper, green onion, mayonnaise and Old Bay Seasoning. Test the moisture content by forming a patty. If the cake wants to fall apart you can add more mayonnaise at this point, perhaps 1 tablespoon at a time, mix and retry. Form the cakes and let them rest in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to let them bind.

  2. Heat a large non stick pan to medium high heat with the olive oil, Carefully add the cakes and check after 4 minutes by gently lifting the cake. You want the underside to be a dark golden brown with a nice crust. Turn the cakes and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Plate while still hot and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy.

Haley Smith