SHRIMP PATTIES

Ingredients

• 3 c. water
• 1 lb. unpeeled med-size fresh shrimp
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/3 c. flour
• 1/2 c. milk
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp hot sauce
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 c. Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, divided
• 1/4 c. vegetable oil

Directions

Bring water to boil; add shrimp and cook 3 minutes after water returns to boil. Drain; rinse with cold water. Peel, devein, finely chop & set aside.

Melt butter in saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk and cook over med. heat till thickened. Stir in green onions and next 7 ingredients.

Combine shrimp, egg and 1/2 c. breadcrumbs; stir in sauce mixture. Shape into 4 patties; dredge patties in remaining breadcrumbs. Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch in large skillet. Fry in hot oil over med-hi heat till golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: My Files
Submitted By: Ruth Burbage
burbage@pell.net
SHRIMP PATTIES