Nannie's Shrimp Croquettes |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A perfectly-fried shrimp croquette can be an incredible appetizer with cajun flair. Go ahead and make a double batch because these bites will disappear quick. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter or margarine |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
1 cup milk |
1 tablespoon minced onion |
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper |
1 large egg, lightly beaten |
2 cups chopped cooked shrimp |
1 3/4 cups saltine crumbs |
2 large eggs, lightly beaten |
vegetable oil |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over low heat; whisk in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in onion and next 4 ingredients. Remove from heat, and stir in 1 egg and shrimp. Cover and chill 1 hour.
2. Shape shrimp mixture into 16 balls. Roll in saltine crumbs, dip in 2 beaten eggs, and roll again in saltine crumbs.
3. Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven, and heat to 375°. Fry croquettes 3 to 4 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels.
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