September 5 2024

Tiny Bites Of Heaven: Bacon Shrimp Cakes With Zesty Lemon Soy Aioli

Learn how to create bite-sized shrimp cakes that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, served with a zesty lemon soy aioli that adds the perfect burst of flavor.

=== 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE ===
Shrimp cakes:
12 ounces (340g) Shrimp, cleaned and shelled
1 slice thick slice bacon (or 2 slices regular bacon), cut into lardons
1 slice firm white sandwich bread
2 ounces (60ml) milk
4 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

In a shallow bowl, combine the bread and milk to moisten the bread. Once bread is moist, squeeze excess milk from the break, discard any leftover milk and set bread aside.
In a food processor, pulse the bacon until finely chopped. Add shrimp, and pulse two or three times to combine.
Next, combine all the rest of the bread, scallions, cilantro, cornstarch, sugar, salt & pepper. Pulse 2 or 3 times to combine.

Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop shrimp mixture and place into oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Once flipped, press down to create mini cake. Don’t overcook!

Drain on paper towel, keep warm in a low oven. Serve w/dipping sauce. Makes 24 mini shrimp cakes.

Variation: Double recipe, make larger cakes and serve as a main course.

Lemon Soy Ailoi Sauce:
6 ounces (170g) mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
Zest of one lemon, grated
Juice of one lemon
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (or to taste)

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, whisk to combine. Cover and chill up to 24 hours in advance.

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=== 📑 CHAPTERS ===
00:00 Introduction
00:19 MIni Shrimp Cakes
00:46 It all Starts with Bacon and Shrimp
01:29 You need Shrimp to Make Shrimp Cakes
01:49 We need a Binder
02:14 More Flavorings
03:17 Processing the Mixture
03:58 Get Ready to Fry
05:33 Turning the Cakes and Pressing Them
05:57 Lemon Soy Aioli Recipe
06:30 Tasting and Recipe Recap
07:26 Social Media and Video Recommendations