Shrimp Scallop Cakes Food

SEAFOOD CAKES WITH HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; set aside 1/4 cup. Chill remaining sauce until serving., In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, peppers, onion, egg, parsley, chives and reserved sauce. Gently fold in scallops and salmon., With floured hands, shape mixture by 2 tablespoonfuls into 1/2-in.-thick patties. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook seafood cakes in butter in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets., Bake at 400° for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with sauce. Garnish with additional peppers and chives.

SEAFOOD CAKES

Steps:

• Place scallops and shrimp in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add the cream, egg yolk, mustard, salt and cayenne; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a large bowl; fold in crab and chives. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., With floured hands, shape mixture by 2 tablespoonfuls into 1/2-in.-thick patties. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook seafood cakes in oil in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with seafood sauce if desired.

CREOLE SCALLOP CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Place scallops in a food processor; cover and pulse until just pureed. Fold into egg mixture., In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley and pepper. Drop 2 tablespoons scallop mixture into crumb mixture. Gently coat and shape into a 1/2-in.-thick patty. Repeat with remaining mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, apple juice and seasonings. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in oil in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with aioli. If desired, top with additional fennel fronds.

SCALLOP CAKES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a non stick skillet on medium heat.
• Add the onion and cook until tender, but not brown. Let cool.
• In a food processor, coarsely chop scallops -- do not over process.
• Place chopped scallops in a large bowl and add onion, chives, parsley, flour, ginger, lime juice, egg, salt, lime peel and pepper.
• Form into 8 1/2 inch thick patties, about 3 inches in diameter.
• Place patties on plate or baking sheet and chill for 1-6 hours.
• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• heat oil in large non stick skillet over medium heat and cook scallop cakes until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer cakes to the baking sheet and bake until completely cooked -- about 7 minutes.
• Serve with Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise, which I've also posted, or whatever condiment you might enjoy.

SHRIMP & SCALLOP CAKES

Steps:

• Melt 1/4 cup butter, add shallots, and saute for 2 minutes. Mix in shrimp, scallops, bread crumbs, eggs, red pepper, scallions, salt, pepper, and tarragon. Form into eight 4-inch rounds. In a nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add cakes in batches and cook on both sides until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Add butter to pan as needed for cooking. Serve immediately.

SEAFOOD CAKES WITH CREME FRAICHE DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Add the butter, raw scallops and shrimp to a food processor with parsley, bread crumbs, garlic powder, and lemon zest, and pulse to chop coarsely. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add mango, mayonnaise and Parmesan. (If necessary, add more mayonnaise to bind patties.) Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Form into 2-inch patties.
• Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat and sear both sides of the seafood cakes, until golden brown. Leave each side undisturbed for about 2 minutes to allow the surface of the patty to set up and therefore avoid breakage.
• Serve with a dipping sauce made of the creme fraiche and sour cream which has been whisked together.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP CREOLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the paprika, pepper, salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, oregano, and thyme.
• Add the shrimp and scallops to the seasoning and coat.
• Melt four tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium high heat.
• Add the celery and onion and cook until just tender.
• Add the Worcestershire, lemon juice, and garlic. Saute until mixed and heated through.
• Add seasoned shrimp and scallops and cook until scallops are tender and shrimp is opaque.
• Serve the shrimp and scallops over yellow rice and ENJOY!

SHRIMP. SCALLOP AND ASPARAGUS CAKES

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.

COMPANY SHRIMP-AND-CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Fold in crab and shrimp. Shape into 12 patties; coat with panko bread crumbs., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook crab cakes in oil in batches until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with crab cakes.