SPICY SWEET POTATO & SHRIMP CAKES

Spicy Sweet Potato & Shrimp Cakes image

Provided by Lurdez

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 12 cakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 lb sweet potatoes or 1 lb yam, cooked and mashed
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 egg
1/2 lb cooked shrimp, chopped
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapenos or 2 tablespoons serrano chili peppers
1 teaspoon lawry's garlic salt
6 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter® Spread

Steps:

In medium bowl, combine potatoes, red pepper, onion and cilantro. Stir in egg, shrimp, bread crumbs, jalapeno pepper and salt; shape into 12 patties.
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 3 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Mediterranean Blend spread over medium heat and cook 6 patties, turning once, 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining Spread and shrimp cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.6, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 54.5, Sodium 102.1, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 5.7