Shrimp Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper (finely diced)
• 3 tablespoons chives (sliced, plus more for garnish)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 4 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the shrimp in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped - do not grind into a paste.

2. 2

   Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl and add the panko breadcrumbs, red bell pepper, chives, salt, pepper, eggs, and lemon zest. Stir gently to combine.

3. 3

   Form the shrimp mixture into 6 patties.

4. 4

   Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the shrimp patties in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

5. 5

   Serve immediately, topped with additional chives and sour cream if desired. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.