Receta de Sabrosas Croquetas de Gambas

Ingredientes

• 1 cup (150gr) breadcrumbs (dry, store-bought)
• 1 cup (120ml) flour
• 2 eggs
• 700 g shrimp
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup (115ml) milk
• 1/2 cup (60ml) flour
• 1 onion
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)
• A pinch of Nutmeg (optional)

Preparación

1. 1

   Clean the shrimp by removing any inedible parts...: Clean the shrimp by removing any inedible parts (skip if you buy them clean).

2. 2

   Pour just a dash of oil into a...: Pour just a dash of oil into a pan and heat it. Cook the shrimp until it gets a pink color on both sides (about 7 minutes in total).

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and set it aside....: Remove from the heat and set it aside. Once it cools a bit, chop it into small pieces.

4. 4

   Peel, clean, and chop the onion into small...: Peel, clean, and chop the onion into small squares.

5. 5

   Melt the butter in a pan. Add the...: Melt the butter in a pan. Add the onion and cook it until it gets a golden color.

6. 6

   Add the flour and the milk. Mix continuously...: Add the flour and the milk. Mix continuously so no lumps are made. If it ends up with a sandy texture add more milk. It must be thick and homogeneous.

7. 7

   Add the cooked shrimp, and season with salt,...: Add the cooked shrimp, and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg (optional). Mix everything until you get a uniform dough.

8. 8

   Put the dough on a plate and take...: Put the dough on a plate and take it to the fridge for one hour so it gets a firm texture.

9. 9

   Separate the dough and give the croquettes a...: Separate the dough and give the croquettes a cylindrical shape, although they can be the size and shape you want.

10. 10

    Beat the eggs and put them on a...: Beat the eggs and put them on a plate. On other plates put the flour and breadcrumbs.

11. 11

    Pass the cylinders of dough through the flour,...: Pass the cylinders of dough through the flour, then through the egg, and through the breadcrumbs. You can repeat this step for a crispier crust.

12. 12

    Put oil in a deep saucepan. Heat it...: Put oil in a deep saucepan. Heat it to medium heat. Once it's hot, cook the croquettes until golden, for about 5 to 7 minutes in total (flipping halfway through). Don’t cook them all at once, do it in batches.

13. 13

    Take them out of the pan, with absorbent...: Take them out of the pan, with absorbent paper, remove the excess oil, and serve warm.