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Published December 27th, 2017
Southwest Crab or Shrimp Cakes
By Susie Iventosch
Southwest Crab and Shrimp Cakes Photo Susie Iventosch

(Makes 8 crab or shrimp cakes)

INGREDIENTS
1 pound, (roughly 3 cups) chopped cooked shrimp or crab meat
1 Tbsp. grated red onion
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1 Tbsp. fresh-squeezed lime juice
2 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 jalapeno pepper, very finely diced (optional)
1 egg
1 tsp. hot sauce
1 Tbsp. mayonnaise (need for crab cakes, but not necessary for shrimp cakes)
1 cup panko, divided into 1/3 cup for inside cakes and 2/3 cup for exterior coating
1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper
2 Tbsp. olive oil for cooking
Garnish: Lime wedges and cilantro leaves
Blue cheese dressing with hot sauce for dipping



DIRECTIONS

Remove tails from shrimp and place in the bowl of the food processor. With the metal blade pulse 8 to 10 times, until shrimp is chopped but not too pasty. (For crab, don't process meat.) Transfer meat to a medium-sized bowl.
Add 1/3 cup panko (reserve 2/3 cup for coating exterior of cakes) and all remaining ingredients except olive oil. Mix well and divide into eight equal portions. Form into patties and then coat on all sides in panko crumbs seasoned with salt and pepper.
At this point, you can cook the crab cakes and serve, or you can refrigerate them ahead of time to cook later in the day.
When ready to cook, heat oil on griddle over medium-high heat. Place cakes on griddle and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
Garnish with lime wedge, cilantro leaves and a spoonful of spicy blue cheese dressing.

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