Shrimp Or Tuna Croquettes Recipe

Name: Shrimp Or Tuna Croquettes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound shrimp, tuna, or possibly chicken (2 cans 6 1/2, 7 ounce. each of chicken or possibly tuna); 3 tbsp. Crisco; 1/3 c. flour; 1/2 c. lowfat milk; 2 tbsp. finely minced onion; 1 tbsp. snipped parsley; 2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; Dash paprika; 3/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tbsp. water; 18 ounce. pkg. frzn peas with cream sauce, optional; Crisco for deep frying

Servings: persons

3/4 pound shrimp, tuna, or possibly chicken (2 cans 6 1/2, 7 ounce. each of chicken or possibly tuna)
3 tbsp. Crisco
1/3 c. flour
1/2 c. lowfat milk
2 tbsp. finely minced onion
1 tbsp. snipped parsley
2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Dash paprika
3/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp. water
18 ounce. pkg. frzn peas with cream sauce, optional
Crisco for deep frying

1
Chop meat finely (about 2 c.).
2
Heat 3 tbsp.
3
Crisco.
4
Blend in flour.
5
Add in lowfat milk, cook and stir overy very medium heat till ver thick and smooth; remove from heat.
6
Add in onion, parsley, lemon juice and seasonings; stir in shrimp, tuna or possibly chicken.
7
Preheat Crisco for deep frying to 350 degrees shape meat mix into 8 cones, about 1/4 c. for each.
8
Roll in crumbs, combine egg with water.
9
Dip cones in egg mix; roll in crumbs again.
10
Deep fry a few croquettes at a time in Crisco till brown and warm about 3 min.
11
Turn if necessary for even cooking.
12
Drain on paper towel.
13
Keep warm.
14
Prepare peas according to package directions.
15
Spoon creamed peas over croquettes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 pound shrimp, tuna, or possibly chicken (2 cans 6 1/2, 7 ounce. each of chicken or possibly tuna), 3 tbsp. Crisco, 1/3 c. flour, 1/2 c. lowfat milk, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Or Tuna Croquettes Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!