Shrimp. Scallop and Asparagus Cakes Recipe

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Shrimp. Scallop and Asparagus Cakes
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Directions:

  1. Whisk olive oil, chives, lemon juice and shallots in bowl to blend (can be prepared 4 hours ahead. let stand at room temperature).
  2. 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.
  3. Finely dice 4 asparagus spears. Transfer to large bowl. Reserve remaining asparagus for garnish.
  4. 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).
  5. 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.
  6. Note: I add a little lime juice, garlic and ginger and don't use salt.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 688.73 Kcal (2884 kJ)
Calories from fat 465.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.77g 80%
Cholesterol 117.12mg 39%
Sodium 1266.73mg 53%
Potassium 441.02mg 9%
Total Carbs 41.69g 14%
Sugars 5.22g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3.82g 15%
Protein 17.38g 35%
Vitamin C 35.8mg 60%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 22%
Iron 13.6mg 76%
Calcium 82.2mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 202.91 Kcal (850 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.25g 80%
Cholesterol 34.51mg 39%
Sodium 373.21mg 53%
Potassium 129.93mg 9%
Total Carbs 12.28g 14%
Sugars 1.54g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 15%
Protein 5.12g 35%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 60%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 22%
Iron 4mg 76%
Calcium 24.2mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.3
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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