Thai Shrimpcakes Recipe

Crispy, flavorful Thai shrimp cakes bursting with fresh herbs and spices! These delicious patties are served with a zesty chili lime sauce (recipe available separately) or a sweet chili sauce – we love Frank's Sweet Chili Sauce (easily found near their RedHot!). Prepare to be amazed by the incredible taste. Note: Prep time includes chilling time for best results.

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 632.4 kcal
Protein 51g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thai Shrimpcakes

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How to Make Thai Shrimpcakes

  1. Finely chop the cilantro, green onions, and garlic.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, ground pork, chopped cilantro, green onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, fish sauce, lime juice, and egg. Gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the shrimp to firm up.
  5. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when a small pinch of batter sizzles immediately.
  6. Using a spoon or a small ice cream scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of the shrimp mixture into the hot oil, flattening slightly to create patties.
  7. Cook the shrimp cakes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan; work in batches if necessary.
  8. Remove the cooked shrimp cakes from the skillet and place them on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  9. Serve immediately with your favorite chili sauce (we recommend our chili lime sauce or Frank's Sweet Chili Sauce!).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

75 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

22g

Carbs

26g