Ozello Shrimper | Recreational Shrimping Equipment and Information

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, chopped small
• 1/2 red pepper, chopped small
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1-2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1 pound shrimp, pureed
• 3-4 cups breadcrumbs
• 1 papaya, peeled, seeded, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup flour

Preparation

1. Sauté onion, red pepper, garlic and jalapeno in 2 tablespoons of butter.
2. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
3. In a bowl, mix together eggs, onion mixture, shrimp and next six ingredients.
4. Form mixture into patties, approximately 3 inches across and 1 inch thick.
5. Put flour on plate and lightly coat patties with flour.
6. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet and fry patties over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy.
7. Serve hot.

Yield