SHRIMP AND RICE CROQUETTES

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An old Southern recipe posted in response to a recipe request. From the US Regional Cookbook, Chicago Culinary Arts Institute, 1947. Cooking time is approximate.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 28m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup uncooked rice
1 tablespoon butter (If subbing margarine, not tub or spread product)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
4 cups cooked shrimp, finely minced
cracker crumb (fine bread crumbs may be substituted)
1 egg, beaten
oil (for frying) or fat (for frying)

Steps:

  • Cook rice in rapidly boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain thoroughly and add butter while rice is still hot.
  • Cool slightly; add shrimp and two eggs.
  • Season to taste and roll into balls or cylinders.
  • Dip in cracker crumbs, then into beaten egg, and again into crumbs.
  • Heat oil or fat to 375F and fry until brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 83.1, Sodium 36.7, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4

Wajeeh Khoja00
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these croquettes. They were crispy and flavorful, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly.


Andrea Wilson
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These croquettes were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Faustina Boateng
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I made these croquettes for my family and they loved them. They were crispy and flavorful, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly.


Saviour Binty
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These croquettes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more moisture next time.


Kamesar Sah
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed these croquettes. They were crispy and flavorful, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly.


Ojana Mon
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These croquettes were delicious! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful.


Tea Black
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I've never made croquettes before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making these again.


Brandy Wiselka
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These shrimp and rice croquettes are a great way to use up leftover shrimp. They're also a great appetizer or snack.


Olwenene Oyintando
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I made these croquettes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Hannah Njoroge
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These croquettes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think I would use less cayenne pepper next time.


Elena Noor
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these shrimp and rice croquettes. They were crispy and flavorful, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly.


Portia Tintswalo
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These croquettes were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would use less oil next time.


Olumide Olamilwi
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I love these shrimp and rice croquettes! They're always a hit at parties and they're so easy to make. I usually double the recipe so I can have leftovers.


Isabella Holzhueter
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These croquettes were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I used frozen shrimp and they still turned out great. I will definitely be making these again.


Mathi Zaryal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the croquettes turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I served them with a dipping sauce and they were a big hit.


Vicent Serushago
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These shrimp and rice croquettes were a bit bland for my taste. I think they needed more seasoning.


Butch Trout
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I was looking for a new shrimp recipe and these croquettes fit the bill perfectly. They were easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Parker Sims
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These were delicious! I used fresh shrimp and they were so flavorful. I also added a little bit of Old Bay seasoning to the breading, which gave them a nice kick.


ZOYA SHAH
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I've made these croquettes several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Bongiwe Masentse
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These shrimp and rice croquettes were a hit with my family! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a delicious shrimp flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


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