Garlic Prawn Croquettes

Garlic Prawn Croquettes

A truly exquisite appetiser

Ingredients

  • Prawns
  • Garlic
  • Olive oil
  • Milk
  • Fish stock
  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Parsley
  • Chilli or cayenne pepper
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Preparation

  1. Boil the prawn heads and shells with water and salt. Strain the broth and set aside.
  2. Sauté the prawns in olive oil with garlic and chilli or cayenne pepper.
  3. Add parsley and flour, stirring with enthusiasm.
  4. Pour in the milk and the reserved broth. Let it cool.
  5. Shape the croquettes and coat them in beaten egg and breadcrumbs.
  6. Fry them and serve immediately.

Prawns

In croquette form for very special occasions

Prawns are crustaceans commonly eaten as seafood.

To put it simply, when the prawn is very small we call it a shrimp, and when it’s large we refer to it as a king prawn.

The family includes more than 600 known species. Some live in rivers, others in the sea — marine prawns can be found as deep as 5,000 metres.

Main varieties:

  • Spanish prawn
  • Atlantic white prawn
  • Silver prawn
  • Argentinian prawn
  • Red prawn
  • Polynesian prawn
  • New Zealand prawn

Prawns are rich in vitamins B3, B12, D, E and K. Low in fat, with antioxidant properties. They promote healthy hair, nails, bones, and teeth, providing energy and reducing muscle fatigue.

Prawn croquettes are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and special celebrations.

Garlic Sauce

Strong flavour

A fried or sautéed seasoning made with garlic, salt, paprika, olive oil, and usually a touch of chilli.

A few drops of lemon can be added if desired. In Mexico, chilli replaces the traditional cayenne pepper.

There are countless “al ajillo” recipes for seafood, chicken, vegetables, meat, and fish.

Garlic-style croquettes are explosive — the kind that impress and leave no one indifferent.

Types of Croquettes

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