Shrimp Croquettes [+ deep-frying]
From: Jean-Claude B., St-Adalbert, Quebec, Canada
Comments: 700 watts oven
Waiting time: 5 minutes
Deep-frying time: 4 to 4 1/2 minutes
Servings: 8 croquettes
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 pound [454 g] peeled, diced potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons [60 mL] water
  • 1 tablespoon [15 g] butter
  • 1/2 beaten large egg
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] catsup
  • 1 or 2 drops Worcestershire sauce
  • Few drops Tabasco sauce
  • 1 [7-ounce / 200-g] can shrimps, drained
  • 2 green onions, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Coating
  • Flour
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 4 tablespoons [60 mL] sesame seeds
  • 4 tablespoons [60 mL] breadcrumbs
  • Microwave together potato dices and water, covered, for 8 to 9 minutes on 'MAXIMUM'; set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Puree potato dices.
  • Mix in butter, half of beaten egg, catsup, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, drained shrimps and minced green onions; salt and pepper to taste.
  • Evenly spread mixture onto a plate, cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Evenly divide mixture into 8 parts, flour your hands and shape into 8 patties.
  • Dip each patty into beaten egg, then into already mixed sesame seeds and breadcrumbs.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Deep-fry patties for 4 to 4 1/2 minutes; drain patties onto paper toweling and serve, hot.