Deep-Fried Prawn and Rice Croquettes Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Deep-Fried Prawn and Rice Croquettes Recipe). I started making these when I was a student. I love the combination of prawns, rice, and creamy white sauce.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 13 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 53 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 croquettes

Deep-Fried Prawn and Rice Croquettes Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

½ onion

finely chopped

4 ounces peeled shrimp

chopped

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon white wine

½ cup milk

2 tablespoons milk

2 cups cooked rice

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

or more to taste

1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

or more to taste

1 teaspoon salt

ground black pepper

vegetable oil for frying

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

or as needed

1 egg

½ cup bread crumbs

Shrimp and Grits Louisiana Style

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened and browned about 5 minutes. Add shrimp; cook and stir until opaque 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour and white wine. Pour in milk gradually stirring constantly with a wooden spoon; cook until white sauce thickens 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Remove white sauce from heat. Stir in rice until evenly mixed. Add Parmesan cheese dill salt and black pepper. Cool until mixture is easily handled about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4

Place 3 tablespoons flour in a shallow bowl. Whisk egg in a small bowl. Spread bread crumbs on a plate.

Step 5

Form rice mixture into 8 equal balls. Roll 1 ball in flour dip in beaten egg and coat with bread crumbs. Repeat with remaining balls.

Step 6

Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown about 3 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Deep-Fried Prawn and Rice Croquettes Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 182.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.5g 13%

Carbohydrates: 21.5g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 7.5g 12%

Saturated Fat: 2.9g 14%

Cholesterol: 54.2mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 189IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 0.9mg 2%

Folate: 45mcg 11%

Calcium: 57.3mg 6%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 16.7mg 6%

Potassium: 104.3mg 3%

Sodium: 412mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 67.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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