SHRIMP. SCALLOP AND ASPARAGUS CAKES

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Make and share this Shrimp. Scallop and Asparagus Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RSHDiva

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup olive oil
2/3 cup fresh chives, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons shallots, chopped
36 asparagus spears, trimmed to 6 in lengths
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup shallot, plus
3 tablespoons shallots, chopped
1 1/2 lbs uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped
1/2 lb sea scallops, chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 eggs, beaten to blend
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or 1/4 cup green onion

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, chives, lemon juice and shallots in bowl to blend (can be prepared 4 hours ahead. let stand at room temperature).
  • Shrimp cakes: Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold water and drain well.
  • Finely dice 4 asparagus spears. Transfer to large bowl. Reserve remaining asparagus for garnish.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add 2/3 cup shallots and saute 2 minutes. Add shallots to chopped asparagus. Mix in shrimp, scallops, breakcrumbs, bell pepers, eggs and chives. Season generously with salt and pepper. Form shrimp mixture into 8 rounds 3 1/2 to 4 inches. Place on baking sheet (can be prepared 2 hours ahead. cover and refrigerate).
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp cakes and cook in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Place 1 shrimp cake in center of each plate. Arrange 4 asparagus spears around each shrimp cake, overlapping at corners to form box. Spoon some vinaigrette over. Serve, passing remaining vinaigrette.
  • Note: I add a little lime juice, garlic and ginger and don't use salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.4, Fat 48.3, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 276.2, Sodium 347.7, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 35.9

The ender dragon Mincraft
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These cakes were a bit too expensive to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!


Bhuvnesh Kumar
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I made these cakes for my family, and they loved them! They're definitely a keeper.


Denis Mariki
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These cakes were a little bit too oily for my taste, but they were still pretty good.


Tash W.
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I've never had shrimp, scallop, and asparagus cakes before, but these were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Jannat Begum
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These cakes were really good! I would definitely recommend them.


kabanda franklin
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I thought these cakes were going to be more flavorful, but they were actually kind of bland.


Roger Tyrlik
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These cakes were a bit too salty for my taste, but they were still pretty good.


Shaheryar dilshad
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these cakes didn't turn out at all like the picture.


nokthula dlamini
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These cakes were just okay. I've had better.


Chiboy ezeani
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These cakes were a lot of work, and they didn't turn out very well. I don't think I'll be making them again.


Alyssa Jason
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The cakes were a bit dry. I think I should have used a little more mayonnaise.


Gee Caston
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These cakes were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


William Mailula
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I made these cakes for a potluck, and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


SHREEJAL Bhandari
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These cakes are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever seafood I have on hand.


Mannynaira
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I've made these cakes several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for a party or a special occasion.


Arlain Williams
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These cakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The finished product was flavorful and impressive. I served them with a lemon-herb sauce, and they were a big hit with my guests.


Shawn James
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but these cakes were surprisingly delicious. The shrimp and scallops were cooked just right, and the asparagus added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make


Vija Rock
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These shrimp, scallop, and asparagus cakes were a hit at my dinner party! The flavors and textures complemented each other perfectly, and the cakes were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.