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    Home » Recipes » Keto

    Published: Jan 14, 2021 · Last Updated: May 15, 2022 by Kyndra Holley

    Shrimp Cakes - keto, paleo, whole30

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    These shrimp cakes are quick and easy to mix up and they only take about 5 minutes to cook. Crispy and golden brown on the outside, loaded with tender, juicy shrimp on the inside. They are amazing served with remoulade, Keto Yum yum Sauce or a spicy garlic mayo.

    Shrimp cakes surrounded by lemons and parsley, served with remoulade
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    Shrimp Cakes

    Ingredient Notes

    • shrimp - You can use pre-cooked shrimp or raw shrimp for this recipe. You can even substitute crab. (I get my fresh seafood here)
    • garlic - If you dont have any fresh garlic on hand, add some garlic powder, dried minced garlic, or even sub in any of your other favorite alliums.
    • crushed pork rinds - The pork rinds serve as a binder. This is what helps the shrimp cakes stay together, but also keeps them low in carbs (I use this brand)
    • mayonnaise - You can leave this out and the recipe will still turn out delicious. I like to add it because it adds a bit of creaminess to the patties. (get my homemade mayo recipe here)
    • sea, pepper, paprika - these are pretty standard seasoning for shrimp cakes. You could also use your favorite cajun seasoning or even a blackened seasoning.
    • olive oil - this is just for pan-frying the shrimp cakes. You could also use avocado oil, coconut oil, or any other high smoke point oil.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you make shrimp cakes with pre-cooked shrimp?

    Yes, this recipe works great with raw or pre-cooked shrimp. Just make sure that in either case, you dry the shrimp very well so that the patties do not fall apart.

    What should I serve with shrimp cakes?

    I like to serve these with my homemade Remoulade Sauce recipe or Keto yum yum Sauce, but they are also amazing with this Garlic Dill Tartar Sauce or Roasted Red Pepper Garlic Aioli. Any type of spicy mayo would be great also.

    Should you thaw shrimp before cooking?

    Yes, I recommend fulling thawing the shrimp first and then drying it really well before chopping it.

    How do you make gluten free shrimp cakes?

    To keep these shrimp cakes gluten free, I used pork rinds as my binder in place of breadcrumbs, Panko, or breeding. You could also use blanched almond flour, or golden flaxseed meal.

    Remoulade sauce served with lemon and shrimp cakes

    Substitutions

    • If you aren't concerned with keeping these shrimp cakes low carb or whole30, you can substitute Panko for the pork rinds
    • If you aren't a fan of pork rinds, you can substitute equal parts almond flour and Parmesan cheese
    • Want to add more veggies? These are excellent with chopped bell peppers added
    • For a whole30 compliant mayo, I recommend making your own, or using Primal Kitchen
    • You can substitute crab for the shrimp, or do a mixture of both
    Shrimp cakes surrounded by lemons and parsley, served with remoulade

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    Shrimp cakes surrounded by lemons and parsley, served with remoulade

    Shrimp Cakes


    ★★★★★

    5 from 23 reviews

    • Author: Kyndra Holley
    • Total Time: 26 minutes
    • Yield: 8 shrimp cakes 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    These keto shrimp cakes are crunchy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Perfect for an appetizer, or add some of your favorite low carb side dishes and make it a meal. 


    Ingredients

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    • 1 pound shrimp, shelled, deveined, and chopped
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 3 green onions, finely chopped
    • 1 cup crushed pork rinds (I use this brand)
    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    Instructions

    1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, eggs, garlic, green onions, pork rinds, mayonnaise, hot sauce, lemon zest, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
    2. Form the mixture into 8 equal sized patties,
    3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, over medium to medium-high heat. Cook, flipping once until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 6 minutes total.

    Notes

    Whether you are using raw shrimp or pre-cooked shrimp, it is very important that you throughly dry them. This will help keep your patties from falling apart. 

    net carbs per serving: 1.8g

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 6 minutes
    • Category: Seafood
    • Method: Pan-frying
    • Cuisine: Cajun

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 shrimp cakes
    • Calories: 274
    • Fat: 17.1g
    • Carbohydrates: 2.4g
    • Fiber: 0.6g
    • Protein: 26g

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    1. Rebecca says

      October 05, 2021 at 11:11 am

      OK, initially, I was a little hesitant to use the pork rinds, but once I got through the recipe, cooked these up, I am HOOKED! This is hands down one of the best recipes EVER! They are so freaking simple.

      I made them a little small and ended up with eleven delightful patties, 2 of which I toasted up in the toaster oven at work and I just can't even right now. I made my own little caper dill lime aioli to go with them, too.

      So, yes! THESE ARE FREAKING DELICIOUS AND I AM DEAD.

      Thank you, Kyndra!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Makayla says

      August 25, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      Can you freeze the shrimp cakes after they are prepared and cooked?

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      • Kyndra Holley says

        August 25, 2021 at 4:29 pm

        Yes, absolutely. Then simply pan-fry them or air-fry them when you are ready

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    3. Pamela says

      July 26, 2021 at 3:21 pm

      I made these last night for the first time, but I couldn’t use the pork rinds because husband has high blood pressure, so I used 1/2 cup of salt free bread crumbs and they still came out great and didn’t fall apart at all! I made a little mayo/mustard/lemon juice/white pepper sauce to put on top of them. Will definitely make again, super easy but fancy at same time.

      ★★★★★

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    4. Monica says

      July 14, 2021 at 5:30 am

      These are delicious! I made 1/2 the recipe and it was plenty for the two of us. I decided to try cooking them in my air fryer. I hate the splatters with oil frying. Since the shrimp cakes were quite wet, I put them in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes so they would be easier to transfer to a preheated air fryer. I made smaller cakes because I thought they would be easier to handle. Half the recipe made 6 shrimp cakes. I cooked them in a preheated air fryer at 370 for 8-10 minutes, flipped them for another 5 minutes. I lined the air fryer with parchment after preheating. They turned out fantastic. I am going to try a little Old Bay spice next time.

      ★★★★★

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      • Robin says

        January 16, 2023 at 8:39 pm

        I added Old Bay and a little finely chopped bell pepper. Popped in the air fryer like you suggested. It was amazingly delicious!

        ★★★★★

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    5. Anonymous says

      June 17, 2021 at 1:45 pm

      Amazing recipe, perfect the very first time! Can’t wait to try more of her recipes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Randy says

      May 09, 2021 at 5:35 pm

      We did a combination of crab meat and shrimp plus added red peppers and celery. Fried in butter...quite tasty.

      Reply
    7. Carol says

      May 04, 2021 at 3:23 am

      So exited to make these! Looks so good!

      Reply
    8. Colleen says

      April 06, 2021 at 7:01 am

      So easy and delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Kim Baker says

      April 05, 2021 at 5:47 pm

      This is an awesome recipe! It is easy, tasty, and quick! I made the Garlic Dill Tartar Sauce (https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/garlic-dill-tartar-sauce/#tasty-recipes-36384-jump-target) to go with it. It was a big hit in my home.

      ★★★★★

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    10. Justine says

      March 24, 2021 at 1:46 pm

      They’re perfect 🍤 😋

      ★★★★★

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