Pan-Fried Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Dill

Juicy shrimp patties with fresh dill and lemon zest, served with a bright herb sauce.

Cuisine: American

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces shrimp
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

1. Step 1: Finely chop 12 ounces of shrimp until mostly smooth, then transfer to a bowl.
2. Step 2: Add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of chopped dill, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper to the shrimp. Mix until fully combined.
3. Step 3: Form mixture into 4 equal patties (about 3 inches wide) and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
4. Step 4: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
5. Step 5: Add the shrimp patties and cook for 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Step 6: While patties cook, whisk together 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon of additional chopped dill.
7. Step 7: Remove patties from skillet, drizzle with lemon-dill sauce, and serve immediately.