Low Carb Shrimp Cakes
If you're a shrimp lover these low carb shrimp cakes are just for you! Shrimp is low in fat, but adding cheese to these makes them great for a keto friendly dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound deveined shrimp
- 4 ounces shredded cheese (I used monterey jack)
- 1 large beaten egg
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoon Parsley ((optional))
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoon blanched almond flour
- 1 tablespoon whey protein isolate
- 1/4 teaspoon Xanthan gum
Instructions
- chop shrimp into small bits or as best as you can due to the shrimp already being small
- combine all ingredients except for almond flour, whey protein isolate, and xanthan gum
- mix together almond flour, whey protein isolate, and xanthan gum
- now toss into shrimp and mix together using hand or spoon
- In a saute pan add a bit of oil about 2 tablespoons of olive oil, coconut oil, or oil of choice
- in medium size balls add shrimp cakes to oil on medium to medium high for about 3-5 minutes each side. Keeping a close eye on browness
Notes
***You can swap out whey protein isolate 1:1 for regular whey protein powder or egg white powder. Similarly something that is concentrated protein
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