Spicy Thai Shrimp Cakes

By jenlin

Ingredients

• 1 pound peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp, chopped
• 1 1/3 cups whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), divided
• 2/3 cup finely diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons Thai sweet chili sauce
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Preparation

Step 1

Combine shrimp, 2/3 cup panko, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, fish sauce, chili sauce, eggs, and garlic in a medium bowl. Shape mixture into 8 patties, and dredge patties in remaining 2/3 cup panko.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add 4 shrimp patties to skillet, and cook until crispy and well browned, about 4 minutes per side. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and remaining 4 shrimp patties.