THAI-STYLE SHRIMP CAKES WITH SWEET CHILI DIPPING SAUCE RECIPE

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Thai-Style Shrimp Cakes With Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Recipe image

We love making shrimp cakes as a full dinner-they're a lot cheaper than crab cakes and work with a good variety of flavor combinations. Here we miniaturize them down to party-appetizer size, combine them with Thai seasonings, and serve with a tangy chili dip.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound (500g) medium or large shrimp, shelled and de-veined
3 scallions, thinly sliced
2 medium garlic cloves, minced or grated
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
Large handful fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (plus extra for garnish)
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon (15ml) mayonnaise
2 tablespoons (20g) cornstarch
1 large egg white
1/4 to 1/2 cup (100 to 200g) panko-style breadcrumbs
Peanut or canola oil, for frying
1 recipe Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce (see note)

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop shrimp into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside. Reserve a few tablespoons of sliced scallion greens for serving.
  • Combine garlic, jalapeño, remaining scallions, cilantro, lime zest, and a large pinch of salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until everything is finely minced. Add half of the shrimp, the mayo, the cornstarch, and the egg white. Pulse until the mixture forms a coarse paste, about 5 or 6 pulses. Add the remaining shrimp and pulse two or three times to combine everything. Some of the shrimp will be chunkier.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add 1/4 cup of the panko breadcrumbs. Fold in with a spatula or your hands. The mixture should be soft and should just hold its shape if you form a ball. If it's too soft, add more breadcrumbs a little at a time until a ball just holds together. It will stiffen up more when it gets cold. Chill mixture for at least 30 minutes and up to a day.
  • Once chilled, use wet hands and a tablespoon (or portioning scoop) to form the mixture into bite-sized patties. Transfer to a large plate as you go. When all the patties are formed, heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until shimmering. Fry patties in batches until golden brown and cooked through, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes total.
  • Serve warm, scattered with cilantro and finely sliced scallions along with dipping sauce.

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