Shrimp cake

History

The northern shrimp or Pandalus Borealis is the common species found in eastern Canada. It is also visible on the coasts of Maine and even in Davis Strait. They can also be spotted in the St. Lawrence estuary. This shrimp remains the most consumed in North America and more precisely, in the east of the country. Since 2000, northern shrimp fishing has become intensive. However, the population does not undergo large fluctuations.

Ingredients

• A potato
• 120 g chopped and cooked prawns
• Half a bunch of parsley
• A finely chopped white onion
• A cup of breadcrumbs
• Two tablespoons of horseradish (can be replaced with mustard)
• Two eggs
• Butter
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Start by boiling the unpeeled potato in salted water. Peel it before crushing it with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients and form patties. Fry them in butter until you get a nice crust. Bake your galettes at 180 degrees until the center warms up.

How to ensure the cooking of the shrimps?

To obtain well-cooked shrimps, you must cook them in a very hot pan. However, avoid adding too many shrimp at one time. Indeed, they risk releasing all their juice. As soon as your prawns are pink, you can turn them over and season them. Note that cooking the shrimps takes no more than three minutes.

Beforehand, don't forget to remove the veins from your shrimp if necessary. Admittedly, the vein serves to filter microorganisms, but its content makes recipes bitter.

What to serve with shrimp cakes?

You can associate so many products with the Canadian shrimp cake. You can serve them with a delicious green salad marinated in sweet and sour sauce. Otherwise, why not accompany your shrimp cakes with a plate of varied vegetables? On the side, you will add soy sauce and coriander to enjoy an explosion of tastes with each bite.

This recipe can be part of a balanced diet provided you choose the right accompaniments.

And to savor a purely Canadian dish, accompany your batch of shrimp cakes with a delicious ice wine tea or even a good glass of Canadian wine. Find the best products from the Canadian cellar by doing a little all about Les Trésors D'Érable.