Shrimp Cakes

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Shrimp Cakes

Recipe By : Gallerani's Cafe, Provincetown, MA
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dishes Seafood

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 pound Italian bread crumbs
1 1/4 pounds cooked shrimp -- chopped
5 eggs -- beaten
1/2 cup parsley -- chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
Beaten eggs and bread crumbs -- for dipping
oil for frying
lemon wedges for garnish

Mix all ingredients to blend thoroughly. For each cake, shape 1/4 cup of
batter
into a patty 1 inch thick. Dip into additional beaten eggs and coat with
addit
ional bread crumbs. Deep fry at 350^ until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes
fo
r each. Garnish with lemon wedges.
~D. Rattray~

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Serving Ideas : Serve with coleslaw or a lemon saffron garlic mayonnaise.

NOTES : You may substitute crab or lobster in place of shrimp.