Shrimp and Wild Rice Cakes with Roasted Pepper-Dill Aioli

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This recipe for shrimp and wild rice cakes with roasted pepper dill aioli is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The succulent shrimp is mixed with hearty wild rice to create a crispy and flavorful cake. The roasted pepper dill aioli adds a tangy and creamy element that perfectly complements the dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up these delicious cakes that are sure to impress your guests.

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shrimp and wild rice cakes with roasted pepper dill aioli recipe details

Shrimp and wild rice cakes with roasted pepper dill aioli recipe, recipe Rating: 4.8
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Delight your taste buds with a truly original recipe featuring the combination of shrimp, wild rice and OLD BAY Seasoning in cake form and topped with roasted red pepper aioli.
Ready in: 40 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 12

• Cakes:
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon OLD BAY(R) Seasoning
• 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped (frozen, canned or fresh)
• 1/2 cup cooked (unsalted) wild rice
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 3/4 teaspoon McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection(R) Dill Seed, toasted*
• 3/4 teaspoon McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection(R) Thyme Leaves
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• Aioli:
• 1 cup mayonnaise**
• 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, finely chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection(R) Dill Weed
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection(R) Ground Mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection(R) Garlic Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon McCormick(R) Coarse Grind Black Pepper

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 20 mins

1. Mix flour, baking powder and OLD BAY in a large bowl. Stir in shrimp, cooked rice, green onions, dill seed and thyme. Add butter, milk and eggs; gently stir until well blended.
2. Heat a large nonstick pan, coated with cooking spray, over medium heat. With a tablespoon, drop shrimp batter into skillet. Cook cakes in small batches, 5 minutes per side, or until done and lightly brown. Set aside and keep warm.
3. Combine all aioli ingredients in a medium bowl; mix well. Serve with warm shrimp cakes.

*To toast seeds Heat a small skillet over medium heat 2 minutes. Add dill seeds and toast, shaking pan constantly until seeds are fragrant (about 1 minute). Remove seeds from skillet immediately. Allow to cool.

**May substitute with light or fat-free mayonnaise

Shrimp cakes can be made up to 24 hours ahead, cooled, wrapped, and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat on a baking sheet in a 350F oven for 10 minutes. The aioli can be made up to 24 hours and refrigerated in a covered container until ready to serve.