shrimp cakes

By joanmarie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 pound shelled and deveined shrimp, chopped
• 3/4 cup panko
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the hot sauce.

In a large bowl, mix the chopped shrimp with the panko, eggs, scallions, lemon zest, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Form the mixture into eight 3/4-inch-thick cakes.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. In batches, add the shrimp cakes and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to plates and serve with the spicy mayonnaise and lemon wedges.