Crispy Shrimp Croquettes, Shanghai Style Recipe

Name: Crispy Shrimp Croquettes, Shanghai Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 egg whites; 3 ounces blanched fatty bacon, minced; 1 tablespoon tapioca starch; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon white pepper; 1 tablespoon rice wine; 12 inch fresh gingerroot; peanut oil; szechuan peppercorns; coarse salt

Servings: persons

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 egg whites
3 ounces blanched fatty bacon, minced
1 tablespoon tapioca starch
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon rice wine
12 inch fresh gingerroot
peanut oil
szechuan peppercorns
coarse salt

1
Chop shrimp into fine paste, or use food processor.
2
Beat egg whites until foamy, then add the bacon and beat 2 minutes more.
3
Add shrimp paste, tapioca starch, 1 teaspoons salt, white pepper, and wine.
4
Squeeze ginger in garlic press, pouring juice into mixture.
5
Mix all ingredients well.
6
Heat a wok until very hot.
7
Add 2 cups peanut oil and lower heat to medium.
8
Dip a measuring tablespoon in cold water, then use it to spoon mixture into a ball (cold water helps prevent sticking).
9
Drop ball carefully into hot oil.
10
Fry each ball about 2 minutes or until they float and become fluffy, turning balls to cook evenly.
11
Do not overcook.
12
Drain on paper-toweling.
13
Serve with Peppercorn-salt dip, made by mixing 1/4 cup coarse salt with 2 tablespoons Szechuan peppercorns.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 egg whites, 3 ounces blanched fatty bacon, minced, 1 tablespoon tapioca starch, and more.

Yes, Crispy Shrimp Croquettes, Shanghai Style falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crispy Shrimp Croquettes, Shanghai Style

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