Chef John's Spicy Shrimp Cakes
Serves: 5
Amos O'Hara
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
46
Sweetness
47
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Place shrimp, garlic, cilantro, chili paste, brown sugar, salt, fish sauce, turmeric, and cayenne pepper into the bowl of a food processor
2
Pulse on and off until mixture begins to break down
3
Scrape down the sides
4
Continue processing until mixture is very smooth but not pureed and moves around the bowl as a mass
5
Transfer to a bowl
6
Cover with plastic wrap; press wrap against the surface of the shrimp paste
7
Refrigerate until mixture is chilled, 1 to 2 hours
8
Place panko crumbs on a plate
9
Scoop out equal size portions of shrimp and roll them around on the crumbs to coat
10
Shape into thin patties
11
Do this in batches
12
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat
13
When oil is hot, cook cakes in batches
14
Fry until golden brown and cakes spring back to the touch, about 2 minutes per side
15
Drain on paper towels