July 17, 2026

Shrimp Cakes

Name: Shrimp Cakes
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb (500 g) raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped; 2 oz (60 g) crabmeat, finely chopped; 1/3 cup (75 mL) thinly sliced green onion; 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tsp (10 mL) minced fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp (30 mL) VH® Soya Sauce; 1 egg; 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) Panko breadcrumbs; 3 tbsp (45 mL) canola oil; Gingered Dipping Sauce: 1/4 cup (60 mL) VH® Soya Sauce; 3 tbsp (45 mL) minced fresh ginger; 2 tbsp (30 mL) rice vinegar; 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot pepper sauce

10

Prep Time Minutes
22
Total Time Minutes
15
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

Seafood,
Under 30 min,
Side Dish,
Appetizer,
VH,
Summer,
Spring,
Fall,
Winter,
Stove Top,
Asian,
Chinese New Year

Ingredients

1 lb (500 g) raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped
2 oz (60 g) crabmeat, finely chopped
1/3 cup (75 mL) thinly sliced green onion
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
2 tsp (10 mL) minced fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30 mL) VH® Soya Sauce
1 egg
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) Panko breadcrumbs
3 tbsp (45 mL) canola oil
Gingered Dipping Sauce:
1/4 cup (60 mL) VH® Soya Sauce
3 tbsp (45 mL) minced fresh ginger
2 tbsp (30 mL) rice vinegar
1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot pepper sauce

Directions

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Step one

In bowl, combine shrimp, crabmeat, green onions, cilantro, ginger, garlic, VH® Soya Sauce, egg and 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the breadcrumbs. Shape into 10 patties.
Step two

Place remaining breadcrumbs in shallow bowl. One at a time, dip each patty into breadcrumbs, until well coated on both sides.
Step three

Heat oil in large non-stick skillet set over medium-high heat. In batches, fry shrimp cakes until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
Step four

Sauce: In small bowl, stir together all sauce ingredients. Serve with hot cakes.