Shrimp Croquettes

Name: Shrimp Croquettes
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. butter; 1/4 c. all purpose flour; 1 c. milk; 1 Tbsp. minced onion; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/8 tsp. cayenne; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 c. cooked, chopped shrimp; 1-3/4 c. cracker crumbs; 2 eggs beaten; vegetable oil

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter
1/4 c. all purpose flour
1 c. milk
1 Tbsp. minced onion
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. cayenne
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 c. cooked, chopped shrimp
1-3/4 c. cracker crumbs
2 eggs beaten
vegetable oil

Directions

1

Melt butter in large heavy pan over low heat, whisk in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.
2

Gradually whisk in milk, cook over medium heat whisking constantly until thickened and bubbly. Stir in onion and next 4 ingredients.
3

Remove from heat and stir in 1 egg and shrimp, cover and chill 1 hour.
4

Shape shrimp mixture into 16 balls, roll in crumbs, dip in 2 beaten eggs and roll again in crumbs.
5

Fry croquettes in 3 inches of oil, 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden.
6

Drain on paper towels.