SHRIMP BALLS AND GRAVY

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I have made these for years,I have no idea where this recipe first came from.It is in my handwritting ,on a sheet of old loose leaf paper.Simple and eazy and can be doubled or tripled.I buy the shrimp from the frozen food section of Wal-Mart .If you can get the fresh shrimp ,use them .But if not use the RAW frozen one..Just...

Provided by Mary R Morris

Categories     Seafood

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

shrimp balls
1 lb of raw shrimp
1 cup of bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1 large onion chopped
4 cloves of fresh garlic
1 tablespoon of worcestershire sauce
chopped fresh parsley ,chopped green onions
salt and pepper to taste
GRAVY::::
1/2 cup of flour
3/4 cup of oil
1 small onion chopped
1 bell pepper seeded and chopped
1 quart of water
1 can of tomato paste
2 small bay leaves
2 good size pinches of sweet basil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. 1-Grind Shrimp ,onions and garlic in food chopper.
  • 2. 2-Place in mixing bowl:Add remaining ingredients .Mix well with hands.Shape in to small balls:Then roll into flour and fry untill brown.Take out and add to the gravy ,below....
  • 3. Gravy::::
  • 4. Make a roux,with flour and oil:Saute onions and bell pepper in roux;add water and remaining ingredients.After Shrimp Ball or Fried as above ,add them to the gravy and SIMMER on Low for a hour and a half......I serve over Rice ...But these can be used as a appetizer...
  • 5. PERSONAL NOTE::::: I often serve these as a appetizer ,or on the buffet at church dinners ..Just keep them warm in a crock pot....

Neal Drennon
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Brian Pleasant
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Yum!


Altaf Ahmad
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5 stars!


So sabbir So sabbir
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Mohamed Hajjaoui
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These shrimp balls are a must-try for any shrimp lover.


Iloka Nnenna
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I'm going to make these shrimp balls again and again.


Brianna Garcia
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I used a different type of gravy and the shrimp balls were still delicious.


Ripple
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I added some chopped green peppers to the shrimp balls.


Rawle Hollingsworth
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I served the shrimp balls with rice and vegetables.


Gula Paswan
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These shrimp balls are a great appetizer or main course.


Sher Badar
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved these shrimp balls.


Kaihan Bakr
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I made a few changes to the recipe and the shrimp balls turned out even better.


mostafa khaled
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp balls turned out great.


Joy Magerman
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The gravy was too thick.


Happy Malindi
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The shrimp balls were a bit bland.


Daniel Alcorn
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I made these shrimp balls for a party and they were a big hit.


Bristi Akter
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These shrimp balls are a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Sarandub
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I love the flavor of the gravy.


T R
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I've made these shrimp balls several times now and they always turn out great.


Veronica Obi
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These shrimp balls were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and the gravy was delicious.