This appetizer can be prepared not only with shrimps. You can also use crab meat or raw fish. The appetizer will turn out to be just as tasty and tender.
It is necessary
- - 50 g butter,
- - 100 g of white bread crumbs,
- - 1 small onion,
- - 2 eggs,
- - 100 g flour,
- - 100 g of peeled shrimps,
- - 2 tbsp. grated parmesan,
- - 200 ml of milk,
- - 1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
- - a pinch of lemon zest,
- - salt and pepper to taste,
Instructions
Step 1
First, chop the onion finely. Chop the shrimp also finely.
Step 2
Melt the butter in a deep frying pan. Put the onion there and fry, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 3
Add flour and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add milk in a thin stream, stirring constantly, then reduce the heat and cook the mixture until thickened, without stopping stirring, for about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Remove mixture from heat, add shrimp, lemon zest, cheese, parsley, salt and a pinch of pepper. Mix everything thoroughly, transfer to a wide cup and let cool for about 13 minutes.
Step 6
Beat eggs lightly. Pour the bread crumbs onto a flat plate. Form the mixture into balls, each of which is dipped in eggs and roll in crumbs.
Step 7
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan. Fry the balls in 3 passes, turning them 1 time, about 4 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Step 8
Serve with warm capers and parsley.
