Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Shrimp Patties

Category: Seafood

3 cups water

1 pound unpeeled medium−size fresh shrimp

3 tablespoons butter or margarine

1/3 cup all−purpose flour

1/2 cup milk

2 scallions, chopped

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon Beau Monde® seasoning

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 cup Italian−seasoned breadcrumbs, divided

1/4 cup vegetable oil

Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well; rinse

with cold water. Peel and devein shrimp; chop and set aside.

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute,

stirring constantly. Gradually add milk to saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until

mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in scallions and next 7 ingredients.

Combine shrimp, egg and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; stir in sauce mixture. Shape into 4 patties; dredge

patties in remaining breadcrumbs. Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch into a large, heavy skillet. Fry patties

in hot oil over medium−high heat until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels.