While these Lemon Garlic Shrimp Cakes are packed with flavor by themselves, the Roasted Garlic Aioli enhances it even more! Literally icing on the cake!
Very rarely do I talk out loud when no one is around, but when I tried the last batch I made of these Lemon Garlic Shrimp Cakes with Roasted Garlic Aioli, I kid you not, I said “Oh my, these are good…” After a couple attempts I finally think I perfected them! I ate three of these as soon as I finished taking the photos!
These little shrimp cakes are full of fresh lemon and garlic flavor, but not so much that the shrimp flavor gets lost. While the shrimp cakes are delicious on their own, the Roasted Garlic Aioli just enhances the flavors even more. It really is like the icing on the cake! I could almost eat it by the spoonful..almost. And if you end up with any aioli leftover, it also works great as a spread on sandwiches or vegetable dip!
Because I live in a rural area where it can be hard to find good fresh shrimp, I used frozen, pre-cleaned and cooked shrimp. Thankfully, they worked perfectly so that is how I wrote the recipe, and it does make it easier so that’s a plus. If you do use frozen shrimp, like I did, make sure to defrost them under cold water first. Fortunately, I can get fresh lemons and garlic! And, don’t let roasting garlic scare you – it’s very easy to do and I described how to do it in the notes below the recipe!
I have made large batches of these for dinner, but I have decided already that if I ever have a dinner party, or need to bring an appetizer anywhere, I am making a bunch of these, but tiny, with a little drop of the aioli!
If you make these Lemon Garlic Shrimp Cakes with Roasted Garlic Aioli, please let me know how it went and what you think of them! I would love to know! Leave a comment or send me a message anytime!
Enjoy!
- 1 lb shrimp *I used frozen, cleaned, precooked shrimp (defrosted)
- 3/4 Cup seasoned bread crumbs *gluten free works too!
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil for frying
- 1/4 Cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves roasted garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Finely chop the thawed, cooked shrimp and combine in a medium sized bowl with the bread crumbs, onion powder, paprika, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Mix in the egg.
- Make 7-8 shrimp cakes by rolling small handfuls of the mixture into a tightly packed ball, then flattening.
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan. Add the shrimp cakes and cook about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. You may have to work in batches.
- To make the aioli, combine the mayonnaise, roasted garlic, lemon juice and lemon zest and mix until everything is well combine. Serve on the side or on the tops of the shrimp cakes.
These look amazing! I am pinning for later since I love everything about this recipe!
Thanks Lauren! Last time I made a half batch and ate them all myself (within two days lol!)
These look delicious and fairly easy. They will be a wonderful addition to my Mother’s Day brunch. Thank you.
Never thought to have them with brunch! What a great idea!
These look absolutely delicious, and healthy too! I love garlic aioli…any aioli, really. Thanks for sharing!
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I am addicted to this garlic aioli! I’ve started using it for so many other things now too!
These look really good. I’ll have to try making them.
Hope you like them!
These look so yummy. I love shrimp and garlic. I have never had shrimp cakes. But I am going to pin these and give it a try.
I hadn’t either until recently, now it’s one of my favorite things to make! Hope you like them too!
Garlic Aioli is one of my favorites. I have made crab cakes but never shrimp cakes I can imagine they are much more affordable too. Thanks for sharing:)
I don’t like crab, so shrimp worked for me! I imagine it would be a nice change 🙂
this looks amazing! I’ve never made my own shrimp cakes before! I LOVE garlic aioli so much. I’m pinning this for later! Thanks! xx
It’s so easy! I hope you like them if you make them!
I might be drooling. Your shrimp cakes look delicious!
Thanks Maggie!
Lovely crunchy crust 🙂 Looks delightful!
Thanks Klauss!
I love shrimp so this recipe has to be saved thanks for sharing
You’re welcome Janella!
Looks delicious! I’ll totally make these with GF breadcrumbs! Perfect
Thanks Natalie!
I’ve made crab cakes but never shrimp cakes. That sounds great.
Thanks Heather! They are really good!
These look SO good! I can’t wait to try them!
Hope you love them!
Aww, dear, now my heart (and tummy) aches for shrimp… Very fine and so yummy, great photos too!
Thank you!!
I love crab cakes and salmon patties, but I never would have thought shrimp cakes.
Definitely trying this tomorrow, it looks so yummy I can’t wait. Thanks!
It’s different but so good! I’m surprised they aren’t more popular!
Gonna definitely try the Garlic Aioli! Yum!
Oh yes! It’s my favorite!
Oh my gosh yes!! These sound amazing!!
Thanks Jacki!
These look great! My husband has been on a shrimp kick ever since he visited Boston. I am sure he would be very excited to eat these! I am putting them on the menu for next week 🙂
Yay! Hope you guys love them! We have them on this weeks menu!
I have never thought of making shrimp cakes.
I’ve done all of the regular- crab, salmon, tuna, but shrimp seems like such a great idea.
I’m definitely using your recipe sometime in the next week!
I hope you enjoy it!