Best 12 Key West Shrimp Cakes With Cream Sauce Recipes

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Discover the captivating flavors of the sea with our guide to preparing "Key West Shrimp Cakes with Cream Sauce." This delectable dish combines succulent shrimp, aromatic herbs, and a creamy sauce to create a culinary masterpiece. Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the secrets of crafting this tantalizing appetizer or main course that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant shores of Key West.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP CAKES RECIPE



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Switch things up and make shrimp cakes instead of crab cakes. You can prepare and refrigerate the shrimp cakes up to 4 hours before cook time. The sauce, which can be made up to 5 days in advance, is also delicious served on po'boys or any fried fish. Have extra horseradish? Add a peppery kick to coleslaw dressing, deviled egg filling, or macaroni and cheese. Just remember that a little bit goes a long way.

Provided by Paige Grandjean

Categories     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound large peeled, deveined raw shrimp, cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten
2 minced scallions (about 1⁄3 cup) plus more, sliced, for garnish
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 1 1⁄2 Tbsp. fresh juice, divided
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs, divided
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, divided
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons refrigerated prepared horseradish
4 tablespoons canola oil
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine shrimp, butter, eggs, scallions, lemon zest, 3⁄4 cup of the panko, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, 1 1⁄2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1⁄2 teaspoon of the paprika in a bowl. Shape into 8 (3-inch) cakes. Sprinkle remaining 3⁄4 cup panko on a large plate; gently transfer cakes to plate, pressing both sides in panko. Place cakes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cover; chill 15 minutes.
  • Combine mayonnaise, horseradish, 1⁄2 teaspoon of the salt, and remaining 1⁄2 tablespoon lemon juice and 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Cook 4 cakes 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels; sprinkle with 1⁄8 teaspoon of the salt. Wipe skillet; repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 4 cakes, and 1⁄8 teaspoon salt. Top with sliced scallions and sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.

SHRIMP CAKES WITH CHILI-LIME CREAM SAUCE



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A quick and easy Shrimp Cakes recipe with Chili-Lime Cream Sauce.

Categories     Food Processor     Mustard     Onion     Pepper     Appetizer     Fry     Shrimp     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 uncooked large shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled, deveined
1 large egg
1 green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of ground black pepper
2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
2 tablespoons (or more) peanut oil
Chili-Lime Cream Sauce

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop shrimp in processor. Add egg, green onion, lemon juice, mustard, cilantro, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Blend in using on/off turns. Add 1 cup panko and blend in using on/off turns. Form mixture into twelve 3-inch-diameter cakes. Roll cakes in remaining 1 cup panko; transfer to waxed-paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate 10 minutes. (Can be made up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry cakes until cooked through and golden brown on both sides, adding more oil to skillet as needed, about 6 minutes.
  • Spoon 3 tablespoons Chili-Lime Cream Sauce onto each of 6 plates. Place 2 shrimp cakes on each and serve immediately.

KEY WEST SHRIMP ESCABECHE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 1/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon lime juice
5 tablespoons kosher salt
5 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
4 to 6 tomatillos
3 ears corn, left in husks
1 pound shrimp (no smaller than 16/20 per pound), peeled and deveined
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 Fresno chiles, sliced thin
1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves only, sliced very thin
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • For the marinade: Combine coconut milk, lime juice, salt, sugar and vinegar in a bowl and mix well.
  • For the escabeche: Preheat a grill to medium heat.
  • Grill the tomatillos until well caramelized and soft, then chop. Grill the corn in the husks, then shuck and slice kernels from the cobs. (Keep the grill on.)
  • Place shrimp in a bowl and sprinkle with olive oil and salt and pepper. Place shrimp on the grill and cook until caramelized and pink but still not cooked all the way through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Pull from grill and let cool. Carefully slice shrimp lengthwise down the back. Add shrimp to a large bowl, then add the tomatillos, corn, chiles, cilantro, onion and marinade. Mix thoroughly and immediately serve.

KEY WEST SHRIMP CAKES WITH CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb. tiger shrimp frozen, deveined in shell (or peeled, deveined, raw shrimp)
2 whole key limes
1/4 of a whole red pepper
1/4 of a whole yellow pepper
1 long red finger pepper (more or less to taste), remove green top
1/4 of a whole medium red onion
1 green onion, cleaned and trimmed
5 sprigs of parsley, remove leaves and discard stems
Juice of 1 key lime
2 whole eggs
1 teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard
1-1/2 cups course bread crumbs from day old French bread
1/4 cup whipping cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for frying

Steps:

  • Fill a medium-sized pot with water and bring to a boil. Cut 2 whole limes in half, squeeze juice into pot of water, and throw in the rinds. Cook shrimp in water for 3 to 4 minutes. Rinse and peel. Place peppers, onions and parsley in the bowl of food processor and pulse 3 or 4 times for a very coarse chop. Add shrimp, lime juice, eggs, mustard, bread, crumbs, cream, salt and pepper to food processor bowl and pulse 3 or 4 times until ingredients are just mixed and shrimp are very coarsely chopped. Form the mixture into 10 patties (about 1/4 cup of mixture for each patty). Fry in 1 inch of olive oil until golden on both sides. Place on a platter and keep warm in a low temperature oven. Make the Cream Sauce: Pour tequila in a deep saucepan. Place over medium heat and warm; do not boil. Remove pan from heat and place on cold burner. Carefully, with a long lighter (like the ones used to light grills), light the tequila and let it burn out. Place pan back on heat and pour in the cream. Let cream boil until reduced by half. Stir with a whisk to keep it from burning. When reduced, remove fan from heat and whisk in the 4 tablespoons of butter one at a time. Serve immediately with Shrimp Cakes

CRABBY GRIT N' SHRIMP CAKES WITH LUSCIOUS LEMON SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 rib celery, chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons seasoning salt
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
2 tablespoons vermouth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup cooked grits
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 eggs, beaten
4 ounces crabmeat
All-purpose flour, for dredging
Luscious Lemon Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In medium skillet, over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter. When the butter is melted, add the celery, red onion, green onion, and green pepper. Sprinkle with seasoning salt while cooking. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 6 minutes.
  • In medium skillet over medium heat mix shrimp, vermouth, and lemon juice. Cook until shrimp are pink. Once cooked, transfer to a food processor and pulse until shrimp are coarsely chopped.
  • In a bowl combine grits, vegetable mixture, shrimp mixture, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and mayonnaise. When well blended stir in eggs, and add crabmeat.
  • On plastic lined cookie sheet drop 1/4 cup of mixture for each patty and flatten gently. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Once chilled, dredge patties in all-purpose flour. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 tablespoon butter. When the butter is melted, add the patties and cook until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. Serve with lemon sauce.
  • Stir all ingredients together.

SHRIMP IN CREAM SAUCE



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Looking for an extra-special Christmas Eve entree to delight your busy crowd? My family always manages to make time for this rich shrimp dish. We enjoy it over golden egg noodles.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked noodles or rice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add broth and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cream, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper., Butterfly shrimp, by cutting lengthwise almost in half, but leaving shrimp attached at opposite side. Spread to butterfly. Place cut side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour cream sauce over shrimp. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 216mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SHRIMP CAKES WITH SPICY AIOLI SAUCE



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I made these for our staff Christmas party last year; they were such a hit that I was flooded with requests for the recipe the next day. Throughout the year, whenever I needed favors done at school, people gladly helped as long as I promised to bring them shrimp cakes! This year's Christmas party is coming up, and I'm already being asked if I am bringing the shrimp cakes-I guess I am! -Linda Zilar, Kennewick, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SHRIMP CAKES:
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 teaspoons garlic paste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs, divided
2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced / chopped green onions, optional

Steps:

  • To make aioli sauce, combine first 5 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., For shrimp cakes, combine the next 8 ingredients; add 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Stir in shrimp. Form by 1/4 cupfuls into fifteen 2-inch thick patties. Arrange in a single layer, cover and chill 2 hours. , Preheat oven to 400° Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Gently coat patties on both sides. Place on 2 baking sheets lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Lightly spray tops of cakes. , Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Keep warm. Serve with spicy aioli sauce. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

KEY WEST SHRIMP



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The recipe says this serves 4 people but this amount feeds my husband and me. Usually double or triple the amounts if anybody else wants any.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 3/4 lbs unpeeled large raw shrimp
3 (12 ounce) cans beer
2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning or 2 tablespoons crab boil seasoning (use powdered crab boil, not liquid)
3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • To make Key Lime Mustard: add all ingredients to a small bowl; stir well to combine; refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • To make shrimp: rinse and drain shrimp.
  • Add beer and Old Bay seasoning to a large pot; bring to a boil; add shrimp.
  • Cook 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
  • Drain shrimp Serve immediately with Key Lime Mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.3, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 510.1, Sodium 3343.8, Carbohydrate 38.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.3, Protein 58.2

OLD BAY SHRIMP CAKES RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Old Bay Shrimp Cakes Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by ltrodrigu

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the Tartar Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped cornichons
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped capers
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped shallots
For the Shrimp Cakes:
1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, coarsely chopped
1 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 egg
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make Tartar Sauce: Mix all ingredients until evenly combined. Cover and chill in refrigerator until ready to serve. Make Shrimp Cakes: Place all ingredients except canola oil in a bowl and use your hands to thoroughly combine. Heat canola oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Form shrimp mixture into 6 hockey-puck-size round patties. Add patties to pan and pan-fry until browned all over, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until cooked through, about 3 minutes more. Serve shrimp cakes with tartar sauce for dipping.

SPICY SHRIMP IN CREAM SAUCE



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Shrimp in a spicy cream sauce to be served as an appetizer with hot-baked French bread (for dipping), or over fettuccini (as a not-so-light meal). Fun to prepare in front of guests as a prelude to a nice seafood dinner! Use any hot pepper you like, Cajun seasoning, or even hotter!

Provided by MrGregg

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon hot chili powder
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 pint heavy cream
1 pinch salt and white pepper to taste
1 French baguette, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add habanero peppers, and garlic, and fry for a few minutes to release the flavors. Add shrimp, and cook stirring constantly until pink, about 5 minutes. Season with chili powder, salt and pepper, stirring to evenly coat the shrimp. Stir in the cream, and cook over low heat until heated through, but do not allow to boil. Serve hot with bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 868.4 calories, Carbohydrate 69.7 g, Cholesterol 335.9 mg, Fat 50.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 28.8 g, Sodium 1002.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CRAB CAKES WITH SHRIMP SAUCE (BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS)



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This recipe was featured on week 37 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook one meal from every nation on Earth, and the British Virgin Islands is my 37th stop. Unless otherwise noted, my Travel by Stove recipes are taken from authentic or traditional sources, and this recipe has been posted without any alternations or additions to the ingredients. This recipe originally appeared in The Sugar Mill Caribbean Cookbook.

Provided by GiddyUpGo

Categories     Crab

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 garlic clove, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
2 ounces raw shrimp, deveined, shells removed and reserved
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons heavy cream
salt and pepper
1/2 cup red and yellow bell pepper, finely diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 small eggs, separated
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
cooked crab meat
1 1/2 teaspoons caribbean seasoning
flour, for dusting
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 dash Tabasco sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Finely mince the shrimp and set aside, reserving the.
  • Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat, then saute the shrimp shells with the garlic and shallots.
  • When the shells turn pink, add the paprika and the sherry. Continue to cook until the sherry has reduced by half (this won't take very long).
  • Strain the mixture, and return the liquid to the pan. Add the diced shrimp and the heavy cream. Keep cooking until the sauce thickens (it should coat the back of your spoon). Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
  • Put the breadcrumbs and crab meat into a medium sized bowl and set aside. With your mixer, beat the egg whites until you get stiff peaks, then fold into the crab mixture.
  • Gently add the peppers, yolks, Caribbean seasoning, Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces.
  • Form the crab mixture into small cakes (you should get six to eight from this recipe) and dust with flour.
  • Fry in the remaining 1 tbsp butter. When they are golden brown, flip and continue to fry until the other side is also golden brown.
  • To serve, pour the shrimp sauce over.

KEY WEST SHRIMP BOIL WITH KEY LIME MUSTARD SAUCE



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Absolutely the last shrimp boil recipe you'll ever need! These can be served immediately or chilled and served cold.

Provided by SAVVYHOSTESS

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 2h22m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup lime juice
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles beer
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
12 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pounds raw shrimp, or to taste

Steps:

  • Stir mayonnaise, lime juice, Dijon mustard, sugar, and hot pepper sauce together in a bowl until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate mustard sauce for at least 2 hours.
  • Mix beer, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, hot pepper sauce, garlic, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together in a saucepan; bring to a boil and add shrimp. Cook shrimp just until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 2 minutes; drain immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 359.4 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1341.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Tips:

  • For a crispier shrimp cake, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
  • If you don't have dry white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead.
  • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp cakes, or they will become tough.
  • Serve the shrimp cakes immediately with the cream sauce.
  • Garnish the shrimp cakes with chopped fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

These Key West shrimp cakes with cream sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that is perfect for any occasion. The shrimp cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the cream sauce is rich and flavorful. Serve these shrimp cakes with a side of rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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