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Amsterdam shrimp cakes

Amsterdam shrimp cakes

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Delicious shrimp crepes from Amsterdam, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

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Recipe from Mahjon99 (KochWiki), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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“Crabbenfrikadellen” from Amsterdam are a traditional dish from the working-class Jordaan neighborhood. These shrimp and ground meat patties are delicious and easy to make.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time25 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total55 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostModerate
  • Cooking methodbread
  • Estimated cost$16.38 $4.10 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.69
  • $0.15
  • $0.05
  • $8.82
  • $5.64
  • $0.35
  • $0.61
  • $0.07

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Peel the Allium ascalonicum and finely chop them. ≈ 8 min
  2. Remove the crust from the white bread. ≈ 3 min
  3. Place the white bread in a bowl, cover it with milk, and let it soak.
  4. Melt 25g of butter in a pan and brown the Allium ascalonicum (also known as scallions or green onions) for 3 minutes.
  5. Next, remove the dish from the heat. ≈ 3 min
  6. Extract the milk from the wheat grains and press it. ≈ 3 min
  7. In a bowl, combine the sautéed allium ascalonicum, shrimp, ground meat, and beaten eggs. ≈ 4 min
  8. Generously season with freshly grated nutmeg, walnuts, pepper, and herbs. ≈ 2 min
  9. Using wet hands, form 8 patties from these ingredients. ≈ 3 min
  10. Add 50g of butter to the same pan and fry the steaks on all sides over high heat.
  11. Next, reduce the heat and continue cooking the French fries for another 15 minutes.
  12. To be used regularly. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Amsterdam shrimp cakes

  • 75 g of butter$0.69
  • 1 new onion$0.15
  • 50 ml of milk$0.05
  • 100 g of cooked North Sea crab$8.82
  • 400 g of mixed ground meat$5.64
  • One scrambled egg$0.35
  • 1 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg$0.61
  • 50 g of type 405 wheat flour$0.07

Total$16.38

that's $4.10 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 75 g of butter
  • 1 new onion
  • 2 slices of white bread
  • 50 ml of milk
  • 100 g of cooked North Sea crab
  • 400 g of mixed ground meat
  • One scrambled egg
  • 1 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg
  • 50 g of type 405 wheat flour

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