Prawn Croquettes Kroket
Golden, crispy, and irresistibly flavorful, these Prawn Croquettes Kroket bring a taste of indulgent seafood perfection to your table. This classic recipe combines finely chopped cooked prawns with a creamy, herb-infused béchamel sauce, delicately seasoned with nutmeg, black pepper, and parsley. The mixture is chilled, shaped, and encased in a crunchy breadcrumb coating before being fried to golden perfection. Perfectly crisp on the outside and luxuriously creamy on the inside, these croquettes are an ideal appetizer or snack, best served hot with a tangy dipping sauce or a light salad. With only 30 minutes of prep time, they’re an elegant yet easy way to transform everyday ingredients into a show-stopping bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 50 g Butter
- 50 g All-purpose flour
- 200 ml Milk
- 100 ml Heavy cream
- 200 g Cooked prawns (finely chopped)
- 10 g Parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Nutmeg (optional)
- 2 Eggs
- 200 g Breadcrumbs
- 100 g All-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add 50g of flour to the melted butter and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to make a roux.
Gradually add the milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Then stir in the heavy cream, cooking until the mixture thickens into a smooth béchamel sauce.
Add the finely chopped prawns, parsley, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using) to the sauce. Mix well.
Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish, spread it out evenly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
Once chilled, divide the prawn mixture into 10-12 equal portions and shape them into small cylinder or oval croquettes.
Prepare three separate bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
Coat each croquette in flour, dip it in the beaten eggs, and then roll it in breadcrumbs until fully covered. Repeat for all croquettes.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot to 180°C (350°F).
Fry the croquettes in small batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes each batch.
Remove the croquettes from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 603.0 g | 773% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.9 g | 614% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 902 mg | 301% | |
| Sodium | 6854 mg | 298% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 284.0 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 99.7 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.5 mcg | 67% | |
| Calcium | 553 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 1258 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
