Description
Crispy and flavorful Portuguese shrimp croquettes, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook shrimp in boiling water until pink, then chop finely.
- In a pan, sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- Mix shrimp, mashed potatoes, sautéed onions, garlic, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Coat each croquette in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry croquettes until golden brown on all sides.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice.
- Can be made ahead and frozen before frying.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 croquettes
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Portuguese Shrimp Croquettes