Ingredients:

  • 1 pound large peeled, deveined raw shrimp, cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces
  • 3 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 minced scallions (about 1⁄3 cup) plus more, sliced, for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp. lemon zest, plus 1 1⁄2 Tbs.. 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 Tbs. J. Olive Co. Chipotle Olive Oil
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. Combine mayonnaise, horseradish, 1⁄2 teaspoon of the salt, and remaining 1⁄2 tablespoon lemon juice and 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika. Set aside.
  3. 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.

Recipe courtesy of The SL Kitchen.