Thai-Style Shrimp Patties
These Thai-inspired shrimp cakes combine tender shrimp with crisp water chestnuts, carrot, and fresh cilantro, seasoned with ginger, fish sauce, hoisin, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil. Pan-fried until lightly browned, they make a flavorful appetizer, snack, or easy accompaniment to a Thai-inspired meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Thai-Style Shrimp Patties, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Smash and mince the shrimp, leaving some slightly larger pieces for texture.
- 2
Dice the carrot lengthwise. Bring a small pot of water to a boil and par-boil the carrot until just barely tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Allow to cool enough to handle, and then mince the carrot.
- 3
Add minced shrimp, carrot, minced water chestnuts, cilantro, egg white, rice wine vinegar, cornstarch, hoisin, sesame oil, ginger, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper to the bowl of an electric stand mixer. With the flat paddle attached, set the speed to medium and blend until the mixture really comes together and forms a sticky paste, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Heat cooking oil in a large nonstick skillet. Form small flat patties with lightly oiled spoons or hands and fry in small batches (don't overcrowd the pan). Cook until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat until all of the shrimp mixture has been used. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Calories 202.63 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 24.44 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 7.19 g 3%
- Total Fat 8.62 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.21 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 182.57 mg High 61%
- Sodium 243.45 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 1.12 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.66 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 79.91 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.9 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 393.03 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 11.57 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.9 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Thai Style Shrimp Patties is a Thai appetizer recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Cooking Oil, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 202.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thai-Style Shrimp Patties?
- It is a Thai recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Thai-Style Shrimp Patties made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Cooking Oil, Cornstarch, Egg Whites. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Thai-Style Shrimp Patties?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Thai-Style Shrimp Patties?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 202.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thai-Style Shrimp Patties easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Thai-Style Shrimp Patties healthy?
- Thai-Style Shrimp Patties has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 202.63 calories and 24.44 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 243.45 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.21 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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