If you are looking for a quick and simple appetizer that doesn’t look like it was quick and simple, try these delicious shrimp and tuna cakes with avocado sauce on the side.
This is a restaurant quality appetizer that you can make at home really easy with just a few simple ingredients or just serve them as a main dish with a green salad on the side.
Buen provecho!
Ingredients
(8 to 10 cakes)
2 (5oz) cans of tuna
8 cooked shrimp, chopped
Salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 beaten eggs
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/4 cup bread crumbs
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon oil
Avocado sauce
1 avocado
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup mayonaisse
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 scallion
1/2 garlic clove
Directions
In a medium bowl, place the tuna, shrimp, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, lime juice, bread crumbs, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and mix well. Add the beaten eggs and mix to combine.
Form the mixture into round cakes. In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, fry the cakes in the oil, turning once, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.
To make the avocado Sauce:
Place all the ingredients in a blender a blend until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl. Season to taste.
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Lisa
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 9:56 AM:
The only thing I do not have is the tuna. I will buy that tomorrow and make these for dinner. I can taste them already.
Sarah Naveen
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 10:22 AM:
Awesome!!! i cant wait to try this..yummy yumm
Sophie
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 11:27 AM:
Georgous shrimp & tuna cakes, Erica!!
That avocado sauce looks delightful too!
COZY KITCHEN BY THE SEA
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 11:31 AM:
OOOOOOOO I WOULD LOVE THIS !
5 Star Foodie
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 11:41 AM:
Great idea! I will make these cakes very soon, my daughter would love them!
Erica
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 12:53 PM:
Thank you guys
Barbara
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 1:02 PM:
Those look so brown, crunchy and delicious, Erica! And the avocado sauce is just perfect! And maybe a squeeze of lemon or lime before dipping!
Cynthia
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 1:59 PM:
You know, I have some canned tuna that I want to use up and this is a perfect way to do so. Thanks Erica!
rebecca subbiah
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 3:28 PM:
oh wow 2 of my fav things together be sure to choose a coffee from the site and enter the giveaway lol
Oysterculture
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 4:36 PM:
Love the tuna and ship duo – I bet these are tasty – based on all the recipes you provided this week, I see an entire menu planned that I just have to take advantage of.
Sandra G
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 4:39 PM:
Two of my favorite things to eat, shrimp and avocado, delicioso!
Simply Life
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 5:11 PM:
YUM! Shrimp AND Tuna…perfect!
Carla
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 5:20 PM:
I have made one or the other alone, however never thought to mix them together. Looks great. A must try!
ruth
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 5:51 PM:
You’re killing me with this recipe! they look incredible and the shrimps just sticking out, wow!! Thank goodness I can get the ingredients for it. I have to have them!!
Erica
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 6:21 PM:
Thank you everyone!
Lyndsey
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 8:46 PM:
Oh, now your talking. This is my way of cooking! I love quick and simple that tastes like you worked hard and spent a lot of time on. I am bookmarking this recipe to make for sure! Thanks!
momgateway
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 12:04 AM:
This is a recipe I can’t wait to try except that I can’t use shrimps as I’m allergic to them but I’ll definitely use tuna!
Ivy
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 1:11 AM:
Two of my favourite ingredients and they look simple enough to make. Definitely something to try.
Anna
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 2:49 AM:
Ai, ai, Erica, this looks so good, and simple to make. I’m already thinking if I have cans of tuna in my pantry.
Joanne
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 7:08 AM:
What an awesome appetizer! I’m loving the avocado sauce…never too much of that in my life!
Melanie
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 9:20 AM:
These shrimp and tuna cakes look great–love the avocado sauce–I might also try a tartar type sauce with mayo too. Have a great weekend Erica.
Erica
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 9:50 AM:
Thank you all for the wonderful comments!
Norma
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 11:28 AM:
Great combination
grace
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 5:48 PM:
although seafood isn’t my thing, i must admit that your cakes look tasty. the sauce, however, belongs in my mouth and soon!
tasteofbeirut
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 11:21 PM:
Wonderful recipe and appetizer! I will make these as I think the shrimp is what will bring it to a delicious level (the tuna ends up being ho-hum) Thanks!
Teanna
on Mar 22nd, 2010
@ 7:43 PM:
These look phenomenal!!! I’m bookmarking this right now!
Anonymous
on Mar 25th, 2010
@ 1:26 PM:
Extremely flavorful and very easy to make with a few simple to find ingredients.
Adriana
on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 9:23 AM:
Made them last night, the cakes and the avocado sauce. It was a success!!! My husband even told me that this should be part of our “menu” next time we have people over
Anonymous
on Mar 27th, 2010
@ 10:44 AM:
We made these yesterday and everyone loved them! This is a delicious party recipe.I followed all the directions and they were perfect.
Sandra E
on Jul 30th, 2010
@ 6:43 PM:
Jesus Christ I’m really starting to get hungry here… it’s the avocado