Name: Thai Shrimp Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 8 oz (230g) raw shrimp, roughly chopped, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons red curry paste; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons coconut milk; 1/4 cup long bean or green beans, chopped; 2 tablespoons Thai basil leaves, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons oil, for frying; 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce, for dipping; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons coriander leaves, chopped; 1 teaspoon ginger, minced

Description

Delight in these crispy Thai shrimp cakes with a tender interior, perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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8 oz (230g) raw shrimp, roughly chopped, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 large egg
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons coconut milk
1/4 cup long bean or green beans, chopped
2 tablespoons Thai basil leaves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons oil, for frying
1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce, for dipping
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons coriander leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, minced

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Instructions

Prepare the Sweet Cilantro Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Thai sweet chili sauce, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Chill the Shrimp: Spread the chopped shrimp on a plate and place it in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Gather and Prep: While the shrimp is chilling, gather all your other ingredients.
Blend the Mixture: In a food processor, combine the chilled shrimp, red curry paste, egg, fish sauce, sugar, and coconut milk. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Add Veggies: Transfer the shrimp mixture to a mixing bowl, then gently fold in the chopped long beans and Thai basil leaves.
Test the Flavor: Sauté one tablespoon of the mixture in a skillet. Taste, and adjust with additional fish sauce or salt as needed.
Cook the Cakes: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat with 1 tablespoon of oil. Drop 1 tablespoon of the shrimp mixture into the skillet and flatten slightly. Repeat to have about 10 patties in the skillet.
Fry to Perfection: Cook the cakes for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Repeat and Serve: Cook the remaining mixture and serve warm with sweet cilantro sauce for dipping.

Notes

Make shrimp mixture ahead of time for a quick meal, and freeze for later enjoyment.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 shrimp cakes
Calories: 250
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 150mg