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Shrimp croquettes

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Ingredients/Components

pkg - 1 oz
milk - 1/2 c
salt - 1/4 tsp
flour - 1/3 c
water - 2 Tbsp
Crisco - 3 Tbsp
lemon juice - 2 tsp
egg, beaten - 1 item
fine bread crumbs - 3/4 c
chopped parsley - 1 Tbsp
finely chopped onion - 2 Tbsp
Crisco for deep frying - 1 item
dash of pepper and paprika - 1 item
frozen, cooked and shelled shrimp - 3/4 lb

How to make shrimp croquettes:

Defrost shrimp; devein if necessary. Chop finely (about 2 cups). Melt 3 tablespoons Crisco. Blend in flour. Add milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until very thick and smooth. Remove from heat. Add onions, parsley, lemon juice and seasonings. Stir in shrimp. Preheat Crisco for deep frying to 350°. Shape shrimp mixture into 8 cones, about 1/4 cup for each. Roll in crumbs. Combine egg with water. Dip cones in egg mix. Roll in crumbs again. Deep fry a few croquettes at a time, until brown, about 3 minutes. Prepare frozen peas as directed and spoon over croquettes.

Recipe categories: Lunch/snacks, Appetizers, Main dish.

Rating:

3.8

Average rating: 3.8, total votes: 4

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