Gray Shrimp Croquettes

Ingredients

• Butter 0 oz
• Wheat Flour 5 oz
• Milk 15 fl oz
• Lemon 1 piece
• Whole egg 3 pieces
• Peeled Cooked Shrimp 10 oz
• Parsley 1 bunch
• Breadcrumbs 5 oz
• Olive Oil 15 fl oz
• Salt to taste
• Ground Black Pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare the béchamel sauce: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, add the flour, and stir until a smooth mixture forms. Gradually pour in the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

Step 2

Remove the sauce from heat and add the juice of 1/3 of a lemon, 1 egg yolk, shrimp, half a bunch of finely chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Step 3

Shape the croquettes. Dredge them in flour, then dip in the remaining beaten egg yolks, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Heat the oil in the deep fryer to 180 °C. Fry the croquettes in the hot oil for 6 minutes.

Step 5

Place the cooked croquettes on a paper towel for a few seconds and serve immediately while hot.