Fried Croquettes (Appetizer)
Fried Manchego and shrimp croquettes
Ingredients
olive oil
1 tbsp
flour
2 tbsp
milk
78 ml
cooked shrimp meat (chopped)
85 g
Manchego cheese (crumbled)
85 g
salt
to taste
black pepper (freshly ground)
to taste
beaten egg
to taste
breadcrumbs
to taste
Instructions
1
Make the Batter
Mix 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp flour, and 78 ml of milk together until smooth. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then let cool slightly.
2
Mix the Filling
Stir in 85 g of chopped cooked shrimp and 85 g of crumbled Manchego cheese. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
3
Chill and Shape
Refrigerate the mixture until firm, then form into walnut-sized balls.
4
Bread the Balls
Dip each ball in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
5
Fry
Finally, deep-fry in a pan until crispy and hot.
