How to Make Belgian Shrimp Croquettes Recipe

Potato And Spinach Croquettes

These delicious shrimp croquettes are super simple to make.

Recipe Summary Potato And Spinach Croquettes

Yummy fried croquettes are made with potatoes, spinach and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients | Belgian Shrimp Croquettes Recipe

1 pound baking potatoes, peeled and diced

1 pinch ground nutmeg

4 teaspoons butter

1 egg yolk

1 cup vegetable oil for frying

⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

⅓ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

½ cup all-purpose flour

3 eggs, beaten

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1 ⅓ cups dry bread crumbs

Directions

Place the potatoes into a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until tender enough to easily pierce with a fork. Drain and toss gently over low heat for a minute to completley dry out. Press them through a sieve or just mash with a potato masher until smooth. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mix in the butter and egg yolk, then spread out on a tray to cool.

Preheat the oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). The oil is the proper temperature when a cube of bread browns in about 15 seconds.

In a large bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese and spinach. Blend in the mashed potatoes. On a floured surface, using floured hands, roll small handfuls of the mixture into cylinders about 3/4 inch thick and 2 1/2 inches long. Tap the ends to flatten.

Season 1/2 cup of flour with salt and pepper and place on a tray. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and peanut oil. Place the bread crumbs into a separate shallow bowl. Roll the croquettes in seasoned flour, then dip into the egg and then coat with bread crumbs.

Fry the croquettes a few at a time, so they have some room in between, until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Carefully remove from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on crumpled paper towels.

Info | Belgian Shrimp Croquettes Recipe

prep: 20 mins cook: 30 mins total: 50 mins Servings: 7 Yield: 14 croquettes

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Belgian Shrimp Croquettes Recipe / They consist of a thick bechamel base, mixed with your favorite protein, to create a crunchy fritter with a warm, gooey center.