Shrimp Croquettes Recipe

Name: Shrimp Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb. frozen cooked, shelled shrimp*; 3 Tbsp. Crisco; 1/3 c. flour; 1/2 c. milk; 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion; 1 Tbsp. snipped parsley; 2 tsp. lemon juice; 1/4 tsp. salt; dash of pepper; dash of paprika; 3/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs; 1 egg, beaten; 2 Tbsp. water; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. frozen peas with cream sauce; Crisco for deep frying

Servings: persons

3/4 lb. frozen cooked, shelled shrimp*
3 Tbsp. Crisco
1/3 c. flour
1/2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 Tbsp. snipped parsley
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
dash of paprika
3/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp. water
1 (8 oz.) pkg. frozen peas with cream sauce
Crisco for deep frying

1
Defrost shrimp; devein if necessary.
2
Chop finely (about 2 cups).
3
Melt 3 tablespoons Crisco.
4
Blend in flour.
5
Add milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until very thick and smooth; remove from heat.
6
Add onion, parsley, lemon juice and seasonings.
7
Stir in shrimp.
8
Preheat Crisco for deep frying to 350u00b0.
9
Shape shrimp mixture into 8 cones, about 1/4 cup for each.
10
Roll in crumbs. Combine egg with water.
11
Dip cones in egg mixture; roll in crumbs again.
12
Deep fry a few croquettes at a time in preheated Crisco until brown and hot, about 3 minutes.
13
Turn if necessary for even cooking.
14
Drain on a paper towel.
15
Keep croquettes hot.
16
Prepare peas according to package directions.
17
Spoon creamed peas over croquettes.

302

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb. frozen cooked, shelled shrimp*, 3 Tbsp. Crisco, 1/3 c. flour, 1/2 c. milk, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Croquettes 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.

Shrimp Croquettes

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