Ripe, pink-orange shrimp sit atop golden brown, contrasting chard-potato cakes dappled with flecks of chard. Garnishes of vibrant chard leaves and a dollop of warm-toned roasted pepper aioli catch the eye, all arranged on a rustic stone plate.

Spiced Shrimp with Rainbow Chard-Potato Cakes and Roasted Pepper Aioli

Name: Spiced Shrimp with Rainbow Chard-Potato Cakes and Roasted Pepper Aioli
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Atlantic shrimp, 12 pieces peeled and deveined; Rainbow chard, 1 bunch leaves and stems separated and chopped; Medium-sized potatoes, 2 peeled and grated; Eggs, 2 lightly beaten; Garlic, 2 cloves minced; Red bell pepper, 1 roasted and peeled; Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup; Lemon juice, 2 tablespoons; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Spices: paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste salt and pepper

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style American

Technique Pan frying

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: September 27, 2024

This unique pescatarian dish brings a refreshing twist on traditional American fare. Rich, wholesome, and seasoned to perfection, this hearty meal combines the maritime succulence of fresh Atlantic spiced shrimp with the earthy goodness of rainbow chard-potato cakes, carrying with it a hint of autumn. The roasted pepper aioli provides a smoky, silky contrast, resulting in a vibrant symphony of flavors.

Ingredients (for 2)

Atlantic shrimp - 12 pieces - peeled and deveined
Rainbow chard - 1 bunch - leaves and stems separated and chopped
Medium-sized potatoes - 2 - peeled and grated
Eggs - 2 - lightly beaten
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Red bell pepper - 1 - roasted and peeled
Mayonnaise - 1/2 cup
Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Spices: paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper - 1 tablespoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍤🧂🕐

Toss the Atlantic shrimp in paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper and let them marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2 - 🥔🥬🥚🧂🤏

Combine the grated potatoes with chopped rainbow chard stems & leaves, garlic, lightly beaten eggs and season with salt and pepper. Squeeze out excess moisture from the mixture.
Step 3 - 🍳🔥🥞

Shape the chard-potato mixture into small, flat cakes. Heat up a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and fry the cakes until they're golden brown on both sides. Keep them warm.
Step 4 - 🍤🔥🍳

Use the same pan to heat the remaining olive oil and sauté the marinated shrimp until they're opaque and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes on both sides.
Step 5 - 🌶️🍋🥄

Blend the roasted red bell pepper, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until smooth. This, seasoned to your taste, will be your aioli.
Step 6 - 🍤🥞🥣

Place the spiced shrimp on top of the rainbow chard-potato cakes and serve with a generous portion of the roasted pepper aioli.

Additional

For a delightful variation, try adding a little crushed garlic or fresh herbs to your aioli! To involve your little ones, let them shape the potato cakes under your supervision. Fun and easy!