🦐 Shrimp Patties with Herbs | Light, Protein-Packed

I had a bag of tiny frozen shrimp and no idea what to do with them—too small to make a visual impact on their own, but too good to waste. So I started experimenting, and here's the result: flavorful, juicy shrimp patties that are super easy to prep, loaded with protein, and perfect for meal prep or a light lunch.

I do not really want to eat refined carbs so I try to find ways to diversify and use less inflammatory flours.

🧾 Ingredients:

• 400g small shrimp (defrosted, drained)

• 2 eggs

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 bay leaves (to infuse oil)

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp chopped parsley or dill

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 2 tbsp chia seeds soaked in 4 tbsp water (optional binder or egg booster)

• 3 tbsp buckwheat (sarrasin) flour AND/OR arrowroot flour (for structure), I used 3+2

• Optional: 1 tsp soluble fiber (psyllium) if you want them extra firm

  

👩‍🍳 How to Make Them:

1.  **Infuse the oil**
    
    Heat olive oil in a pan, drop in the bay leaves, and let them release their fragrance for about 2 minutes. Remove bay leaves before continuing. (I personally keep them, I don’t mind eating basil leaves 😆)![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmYWwGwCLpywshBxvaF6SbEiA28aWQCGaQDfzYAyW6HZT1/20250622_181622.jpg)
    
2.  **Sauté the aromatics**
    
    Add the chopped onion and garlic to the oil and cook until soft and golden. Let cool a bit.![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmd1zK44ES95uXvUpEU99ATuwH9w91kSGEPnox6SWcvHbf/20250622_181903.jpg)
    
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3.  **Make the mix**
    
    In a large bowl, mix shrimp, sautéed onion-garlic, parsley/dill, egg, soaked chia seeds (if using), paprika, salt and pepper. I suggest breaking the chia jelly before adding it to the shrimps as it will be more difficult to mix it evenly if added as is.![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmVQwfyn4puRJ4u9m3fHZnhLUUzqkgkgPPhuPKsSEArJ91/20250622_183154_edit.jpg)
    
4.  **Add dry ingredients**
    
    Stir in buckwheat flour (or arrowroot), and psyllium if you're using it. Mix. Adjust with more flour if needed.![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmWm63e29Uheg5VDm5VcwYyHua5VD6Rs6fCVNzGit8K6e7/20250622_184147_edit.jpg)
    
5.  **Shape & fry**
    
    Shape into small patties and cook on medium heat in a non-stick pan until golden brown on each side (3–4 minutes per side).![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmYvkZjKNT3XsZNKtHyHnirbRrEbV2geE2k675FKpecnx2/20250622_184817_edit.jpg)
    
    ![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmU8Ex5W2PmFiNc2nSZHPEdP7eNgVuqQ9sQSTpXeVkPjPR/20250622_185548_edit.jpg)

🧪 Ingredient Breakdown (estimated):

✅ 400g tiny shrimp

• ~360 kcal

• ~48g protein

• ~6g fat

• 0g carbs

✅ 2 eggs

• ~140 kcal

• ~12g protein

• ~10g fat

• ~1g carbs

✅ 2 tbsp chia seeds (~30g)

• ~140 kcal

• ~5g protein

• ~9g fat

• ~12g carbs (≈10g fiber)

✅ 3 tbsp buckwheat flour (~30g)

• ~100 kcal

• ~4g protein

• ~20g carbs (≈3g fiber)

✅ 2 tbsp arrowroot (~15g, optional)

• ~50 kcal

• ~13g carbs

• 0g fat/protein

✅ 1 tsp psyllium husk (~5g, optional)

• ~18 kcal

• ~4g fiber

• Negligible protein/carbs/fat

✅ 1 tsp olive oil + sautéed aromatics

• ~50 kcal (mainly from oil)

• Negligible macros otherwise

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📌 If you only use chia + buckwheat (no arrowroot or psyllium), totals are roughly:

• Calories: ~400 kcal

• Protein: ~50g

• Carbs: ~10g

• Fat: ~18g

• Fiber: ~10g

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🥣 Flour & Binder Breakdown

Ingredient	Role	Optional?
Buckwheat flour	Main binder; adds nutty taste and holds moisture	❌ No
Chia gel	Binds and adds fiber; keeps patties moist	❌ No
Arrowroot	Helps with crispiness and makes texture lighter	✅ Yes
Psyllium husk	Adds fiber and structure in gluten-free cooking	✅ Yes

You can simplify by using only buckwheat + chia if needed.