Cocktail Shrimp Patties

Name: Cocktail Shrimp Patties
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Thick Béchamel Sauce; 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter; 1/2 cup (125 mL) flour; 1 2/3 cup (410 mL) Milk; Salt and white pepper to taste; Shrimp Patties; 1 cup (250 mL) Matane shrimp cooked and drained; 1 cup (250 mL) Canadian Gouda cheese grated; 1 tbsp (15 mL) chives; 1 tbsp (15 mL) tarragon; All-purpose flour for sprinkling; 1 egg; Breadcrumbs; Vegetable oil for frying

This is the Cocktail Shrimp Patties recipe.

Prep: 15 min
Cooking: 40 min
Refrigeration: 1 h

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients

Thick Béchamel Sauce
3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
1/2 cup (125 mL) flour
1 2/3 cup (410 mL) Milk
Salt and white pepper to taste
Shrimp Patties
1 cup (250 mL) Matane shrimp cooked and drained
1 cup (250 mL) Canadian Gouda cheese grated
1 tbsp (15 mL) chives
1 tbsp (15 mL) tarragon
All-purpose flour for sprinkling
1 egg
Breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying

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Preparation

Thick Béchamel Sauce:

Melt butter in medium saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour stirring frequently with a wooden spoon. Gradually stir in milk and whisk vigorously to mix it in smoothly.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper.

Separate egg. In a large bowl, mix shrimp, grated Canadian Gouda cheese and egg yolk. Blend in the béchamel sauce. Add herbs and cool in refrigerator.

Once the shrimp mixture has cooled, shape into oblong patties. Coat patties with flour, dip in egg white and coat with breadcrumbs.

In a large frying pan, heat oil (do not allow to smoke). Brown patties 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Drain on absorbent paper before serving.