Deep-Fried Prawn and Rice Croquettes

In this appetizer recipe, a prawn and rice mixture enveloped in a creamy white sauce is breaded and deep-fried into golden croquettes.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 13 mins
• Total Time: 38 mins
• Calories: 182 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• vegetable oil for frying
• ½ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon white wine
• 2 cups cooked rice
• ground black pepper
• ½ onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill, or more to taste
• 4 ounces peeled shrimp, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened and browned, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp; cook and stir until opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour and white wine. Pour in milk gradually, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon; cook until white sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Remove white sauce from heat. Stir in rice until evenly mixed. Add Parmesan cheese, dill, salt, and black pepper. Cool until mixture is easily handled, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Place 3 tablespoons flour in a shallow bowl. Whisk egg in a small bowl. Spread bread crumbs on a plate.

Step 5

Form rice mixture into 8 equal balls. Roll 1 ball in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with bread crumbs. Repeat with remaining balls.

Step 6

Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes.