Spicy Shrimp Cakes
Ingredients:
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cooking spray
1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce
½ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
¾ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), divided
Serve with Corn and Avocado Salsa
Preparation:
To prepare cakes, place shrimp in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until finely chopped. Set aside.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
Add bell pepper to pan; sauté 3 minutes. Add garlic to pan; sauté for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Place bell pepper mixture in a large bowl. Add shrimp, green onions, and the next 6 ingredients (through egg), stirring well.
Stir in cilantro and ¼ cup panko.
Divide shrimp mixture into 10 equal portions, shaping each portion into a ½-inch-thick patty. Dredge both sides of patties in remaining ½ cup panko. Chill at least one hour.
Heat pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add 5 cakes to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan; cover and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining cakes.