Recipe
Shrimp Patties With Mirliton Slaw
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 6 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 3/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 1 jalapeno or Serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable or canola oil, for frying
- Mirliton Slaw [2]
Directions
- Combine all ingredients except the oil in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to fry.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking. Drop the batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into the hot oil and, using the back of a spoon, flatten the mixture slightly. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
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