Pan-Fried Shrimp Cakes With Arugula And Watercress Salad
This fancy and flavorful dish is perfect for a dinner party. The shrimp cakes are crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside, while the fresh salad adds a bright and peppery contrast.
Tasty Team
93% would make again
Under 30 minutes
Under 30 minutes
Ingredients
for 4 servings
Shrimp Cakes
- 1 lb fresh shrimp (455 g), peeled and deveined
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¾ cup panko bread crumbs (40 g)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- kosher salt, to taste
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup high-heat cooking oil (60 mL), such as peanut or organic canola
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
- 8 oz roasted red pepper (225 g), 1 jar, drained, liquid reserved
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons raw almond
- ½ small shallot, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (60 mL)
Salad
- 4 cups arugula (80 g)
- 4 cups watercress (135 g)
- 1 drizzle olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Nutrition Info
- Calories 484
- Fat 29g
- Carbs 23g
- Fiber 5g
- Sugar 5g
- Protein 33g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Make the shrimp cakes: Add the shrimp to a food processor and pulse 4-5 times, until minced but not mushy.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shrimp, shallot, jalapeño, eggs, panko, chives, lemon zest, paprika, cayenne, a pinch of salt, the lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
- Using a 1-ounce (30-g) scoop, portion out the shrimp mixture and gently flatten into patties.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties, in batches if necessary, for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145˚F (63˚C). Transfer the cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season lightly with salt.
- Make the roasted red pepper sauce: Add the peppers, red wine vinegar, almonds, shallot, garlic, and a pinch of salt to a blender. Blend for 30 seconds, until smooth. With the blender running, slowly stream in the olive oil to emulsify. Thin with the reserved red pepper liquid, if necessary.
- Assemble the salad: Add the arugula and watercress to a large bowl. Add a drizzle of olive oil, the lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss well.
- Divide the salad between serving bowls and top with the shrimp cakes and roasted red pepper sauce.
- Enjoy!
- Nutrition: Shrimp cakes - Per serving: 4 cakes - Calories: 393, Total fat: 20 grams, Sodium: 1419 mg (shrimp is a naturally high source of sodium), Total carb: 21 grams, Dietary fiber: 2 grams, Sugars: 3 grams, Protein: 32 grams
- Nutrition: Salad - Per serving: 2 cups - Calories: 38, Total fat: 4 grams, Sodium: 39 mg, Total carb: 2 grams, Dietary fiber: 0 grams, Sugars: 1 gram, Protein: 1 gram
- Nutrition: Red Pepper Sauce - Per serving: ~ ¼ cup - Calories: 176, Total fat: 17 grams, Sodium: 36 mg, Total carb: 6 grams, Dietary fiber: 1 gram, Sugars: 3 grams, Protein: 1 gram,
- Nutrition: Total recipe - Per serving - Calories: 607, Total fat: 41, Sodium: 1535 mg (shrimp is a naturally high source of sodium), Total carb: 29 grams, Dietary fiber: 3 grams, Sugars: 7 grams, Protein: 34 grams
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