Easy and Versatile Shrimp Recipe
Spiced Shrimp Cakes

This easy and versatile shrimp recipe can be served as an appetizer or main entree course.  Experiment with the spice blend and flavor according to the rest of the meal.   Also add peas or finely diced carrots.  Double this recipe by doubling ingredients but keep the jalapeno and spice mixture to taste 

Spiced Shrimp Cakes
Serves 6 as an appetizer (two each) or main course.  

1 lb red or white potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped 
4 large garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 pound peeled, raw shrimp, coarsely chopped
**You can partially cook the shrimp if you desire by plunging into rapidly boiling water for 1 minute. Cool slightly and chop
2/3 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
2/3 cup finely ground breadcrumbs
1½ Tbsp finely chopped jalapeño chili (optional, use sweet red pepper if desired)
2 Tbsp finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 teaspoons spice mix**
4 Tbsp (or more) vegetable oil

**For spice mix, use your favorite store-bought blend or your favorite combinations of cumin, hot pepper, coriander, curry powder, dried herbs etc; plus salt and black pepper 

Place potatoes and garlic cloves in saucepan in water to cover.  Cook 15-20 minutes until tender.  Drain well and return to saucepan.  Mash until smooth.  A touch of olive oil will help to smooth potatoes and add flavor

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Add shrimp, parsley, bread crumbs, chili pepper, onion, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of spice mix. Stir to blend well. Season with salt. Form mixture into 10-12 1½ inch-diameter patties.  Alternatively, shape into 6-8 larger patties.  

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat cakes in flour. Heat 3 Tbsp oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-sear cakes in single-layer batches until brown, adding more oil if necessary, about 2 minutes per side. Place on baking sheet. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes.  

Make Ahead
Place pan-seared shrimp cakes onto baking sheet and hold at room temperature up to 1 hour or refrigerate up to 1 day.  When ready to serve, bake in oven 5-7 minutes until heated through