PRAWN CROQUETTES (KROKET)

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ZWT7 Switzerland. Besides the common ragout type filling, other popular fillings are whole boiled eggs, noodles, shrimps and rice. A smaller version of the kroket, the bitterbal, is often served with mustard as a snack in bars and at receptions. The possibilities are almost endless - here we have used shrimp. From http://www.spain-recipes.com.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 13h

Yield 36 Units, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 ounces butter
4 ounces plain flour
1 1/4 pints cold milk
salt and pepper
14 ounces cooked peeled shrimp, diced
2 teaspoons tomato puree
5 -6 tablespoons fine breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
olive oil, for deep-frying

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and add the flour, stirring continuously. Allow the flour to cook in the butter for a couple of minutes, continuing to stir.
  • Start adding the cold milk little by little, stirring all the while until you have a thick, smooth sauce.
  • Add the shrimp, season well and stir in the tomato paste. Continue to cook for 7 or 8 minutes. The end result should be quite thick.
  • Let the mixture cool completely - it is usually a good idea to leave it overnight.
  • Take a scant tablespoon of the mixture and form into a croqueta, a 1 1/2 - 2 inch cylinder. Roll the croqueta in the breadcrumbs, then coat in the beaten egg, then roll in the breadcrumbs again. Make sure the breadcrumbs are always dry to ensure an even coating.
  • Heat the oil for deep-frying in a large, heavy-based pan until the temperature reaches 350ºF or a cube of bread turns golden brown in 20-30 seconds.
  • Fry in batches of no more than 3 or 4 for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove with a slatted spoon, drain on kitchen paper and serve immediately.

Sam curran
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I was surprised at how easy these croquettes were to make. They were also very delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Blue Goku
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I've made prawn croquettes before, but this recipe is by far the best. The croquettes were perfect, and the prawn filling was delicious.


Shawon Mollah
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These croquettes were a great appetizer. They were easy to make and very tasty.


Balaj Sardar
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I'm not a big fan of prawns, but I really enjoyed these croquettes. The filling was flavorful and the croquettes were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.


KIM YOONA
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These croquettes were a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise they were very good.


Pamela Berry
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I love prawn croquettes, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The croquettes were crispy and flavorful, and the prawn filling was delicious.


dhiraj thakur
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These croquettes were amazing! I made them for a potluck, and they were the first thing to disappear.


Ivan Kolf
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I was disappointed with these croquettes. The prawn filling was bland, and the croquettes were too greasy.


Yeasin Sarker
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These croquettes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious, and my family loved them.


desh pardesh
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I've never made croquettes before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Nana Kwame Frimpong Manso
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These prawn croquettes were a hit at my dinner party! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicious prawn filling. I served them with a lemon-dill sauce, and they were absolutely perfect.