Chamorro Shrimp Patties
Chamorro Shrimp Patties are a popular dish in Guamanian cuisine, known for their delicious flavor and crispy texture. These patties are perfect for a quick and easy meal, and they can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main course.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the shrimp until finely chopped.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into patties and place them on a plate.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Carefully place the shrimp patties in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the patties from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the Chamorro Shrimp Patties hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 180 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Food processor Skillet Plate Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board Spatula
Serving suggestions
Serve the Chamorro Shrimp Patties with a side of fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a dash of hot sauce to the shrimp patty mixture before forming them into patties.
Cost
$15