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deep fried crayfish croquettes

Crayfish Croquettes

In Belgium, grey shrimp croquettes are a long-time favourite of many, but crayfish tails as a worthy substitute.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Course Appetisers & Starters, Fish & Seafood
Cuisine Belgian
Servings 40 pieces
Calories 99 kcal

EQUIPMENT (click pictures for details)

Saucepan
Saucepan
Small food processor braun
Small food processor braun
Deep fryer
Deep fryer

Ingredients
 
 

For the breading

Instructions
 

Day 1

  • Soak the gelatine sheets in iced water until soft (10 min)
  • Bring the milk with the prawn bisque to a boil and stir the roux into it until the mixture becomes a thick sauce. This process takes 3-4 minutes.
    crayfish croquettes - making the filling
  • Add the softened gelatine sheets, stir to combine.
    crayfish croquettes - making the filling
  • Season to taste with salt, pepper, cayenne chili pepper and lemon juice (optional)
  • Fold the crayfish meat into the mixture.
    crayfish croquettes - making the filling
  • Transfer the croquette mixture into a container and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.
    crayfish croquettes - the filling

Day 2

  • Whisk the whole eggs with 2 tbsp of water and 2 tbsp of oil, salt and pepper.
    Arrange 3 plates; one with flour, one with the egg mix, and one with the breadcrumbs.
  • Remove the croquette mix from the refrigerator and divide into cubes or sticks.
  • Coat the croquettes into the flour, dust off the excess flour as much as possible.
    crayfish croquettes - making the croquettes
  • Dip in the egg mixture and roll in the breadcrumbs until you have an even coating.
    Place them on a tray and keep in the fridge for 15 minutes.
    crayfish croquettes
  • Preheat the deep fryer to 180°C and deep fry the croquettes until golden brown.
    crayfish croquettes deep frying
  • Or airfry at 200°C until browned and warm.
    crayfish croquettes in air fryer

Notes

  • The croquette base technique is similar to a béchamel sauce with a large quantity of roux.
  • Plan ahead, you can easily freeze croquettes and deep fry them when you need them.

Nutrition for 1 portion

Calories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 3gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 86IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword crayfish, croquettes, grey shrimps
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