Thai-Inspired Shrimp Cakes

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These are very tasty little appetizers! Serve them alongside some sweet Thai chili sauce for dipping. They're delicious hot or at room temperature. Keep the size fairly small and flat so that they cook through quickly!

Submitted by Rebekah Rose Hills
Updated on February 2, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound frozen medium shrimp - thawed, shelled, and deveined

  • 1 small carrot, peeled

  • 5 drained, canned water chestnuts, diced

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, or more to taste

  • 1 large egg white

  • 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ½ teaspoon fish sauce

  • ¼ teaspoon white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil, or as needed

Directions

  1. Smash and mince the shrimp (don't mince too finely, you'll want some slightly larger pieces for texture).

  2. Dice the carrot lengthwise. Bring a small pot of water to a boil and par-boil the carrot until just barely tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Allow to cool enough to handle, and then mince the carrot.

  3. Add minced shrimp, carrot, minced water chestnuts, cilantro, egg white, rice wine vinegar, cornstarch, hoisin, sesame oil, ginger, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper to the bowl of an electric stand mixer. With the flat paddle attached, set speed to medium and blend until the mixture really comes together and forms a sticky paste, about 5 minutes.

  4. Heat cooking oil in a large nonstick skillet. Form small flat patties with lightly oiled spoons or hands and fry in small batches (don't overcrowd the pan). Cook until golden brown and cooked all the way through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat until all of the shrimp mixture has been used. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

180 Calories
9g Fat
4g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 434mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 236mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.