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Shrimp Croquettes with Lemon Pepper Dip

Serve these creamy, crammed with Shrimp, croquettes as an appetizer, snack or light meal

Serve these creamy, crammed with Shrimp, croquettes as an appetizer, snack or light meal

Whether you are looking for an appetizer, snack or light dinner, these Shrimp Croquettes with Lemon Pepper Dip will be perfect.

The filling is so creamy and crammed with tiny pieces of Shrimp it can really be served with or without the Lemon Pepper Dip.

Serve these creamy, crammed with Shrimp, croquettes as an appetizer, snack or light meal

It might look like a lot of work, but if you make the dough the night before (which only takes about 10 minutes) most of the work will be done already.

The dough does however need at least 3 hours of chilling time in the refrigerator, therefore I highly recommend you make it the night before, especially if you have a full-time job.

Prepare the dip whilst the Shrimp Croquettes are frying – place in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

These Croquettes were just as delicious cold as they were when served hot. Perfect to take on a picnic !


Serve these creamy, crammed with Shrimp, croquettes as an appetizer, snack or light meal

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Shrimp Croquettes with Lemon Pepper Dip

Shrimp Croquettes with Lemon Pepper Dip

Shrimp Croquettes with Lemon Pepper Dip

Linda Nortje
Serve these creamy, crammed with Shrimp, croquettes as an appetizer, snack or light meal
4.73 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Croquettes
Calories 134 kcal

Ingredients
  

CROQUETTES:

  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • ¾ cup Flour
  • 1 ⅓ cups Milk
  • ½ cup Chicken Stock
  • ¼ t Lemon Zest
  • ½ cup Shrimp cooked and chopped
  • t Salt
  • t Black Pepper
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 TB Water
  • 2 cups Dried Breadcrumbs
  • Oil for deep-frying

LEMON PEPPER DIP

  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream
  • 1 TB Sriracha Sauce
  • 2 t Lemon Pepper
  • 1 t Lemon Juice fresh

Instructions
 

  • Heat the Olive Oil in a saucepan - add the Flour and stir until bubbly - add in the Milk slowly, stirring continuously.
  • Add the Chicken Stock and the Lemon Zest - keep stirring until mixture has thickened (it will pull away from the saucepan's sides)
  • Add the Shrimp, Salt and Black Pepper - stir well - cool completely and transfer to a container with a lid - chill in the refrigerator at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Shape the dough in small oval shapes.
  • Beat together the Eggs and Water and place in a medium bowl.
  • Place the Dried Breadcrumbs on a plate or bowl.
  • Heat the Oil for deep frying until it has reached a medium heat.
  • Roll the shaped Shrimp dough in the Egg and then in the Breadcrumbs - fry until golden - remove and drain on paper towels - repeat until all the dough has been used.

LEMON PEPPER DIP

  • Combine all the ingredients for the dip and keep chilled until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Croquettes with Lemon Pepper Dip
Serving Size
 
1 Croquette
Amount per Serving
Calories
134
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
 
234
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

Serve the Dip with the Shrimp Croquettes.

Serve these creamy, crammed with Shrimp, croquettes as an appetizer, snack or light meal

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Kathy

Sunday 7th of February 2021

My dough turned runny after keeping it in the fridge overnight covered.

Michelle Meche

Sunday 29th of June 2014

Looks so good, Linda! I wouldn't be able to skip the lemon pepper dip. I think it would be my favorite part! (I love condiments, sauces, etc). Your croquettes are one of the top-viewed links this week at See Ya in the Gumbo and will be featured tonight. Thank you for coming by each week and sharing your wonderful recipes!

Miz Helen

Tuesday 24th of June 2014

We will just love your Shrimp Croquettes with Lemon Pepper Dip. Thanks so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great week and come back soon!Miz Helen

Catherine Holt

Tuesday 24th of June 2014

These would make amazing party finger food....or delicious for any occasion really!!

Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning :-)

Carole

Monday 23rd of June 2014

Fabulous croquettes. How about linking this one in to Food on Friday: Chillies? Cheers from Carole's Chatter

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