Shrimp and Potato Croquettes: also known as Bengali Style Shrimp Cutlet.
It’s crispy on the outside and tastes even more delectable with a hot cup of tea.
Hey Everyone, I’m back with another gameday recipe, and this time, it’s Shrimp and Potato Croquettes (Bengali Style Shrimp Cutlet) that pairs perfectly with a high-adrenaline game of cricket. We had a fabulous get-together with our die-hard cricket friends and my ‘Stuffed Samosa Curry Buns’ along with hot piping Taj Mahal tea were an instant HIT !!!. I made 3 batches (each batch makes 16 buns) and not even crumbs were left…. infact note to self for the next game (I should make and freeze some extra).
Shrimp and Potato Croquettes Ingredients (Bengali Style Shrimp Cutlet)
Cooked and Cleaned Shrimp Boiled Potatoes – peeled Onion – thinly chopped Ginger Paste Garlic Paste Egg – whisked Bread Crumbs All Purpose Flower Oil – for frying the croquette Cooking Spray – if baking the croquette
Spices:
Turmeric Powder Red Chili Powder – use as per taste Coriander Powder Garam Masala Cinnamon Powder Nutmeg Salt – as per taste Sugar Black Pepper Powder
So for the next match which is at our friend’s house, I’ve decided to make my favorite Shrimp and Potato Croquettes (Bengali Style Shrimp Cutlet). If your family is anything like mine, then you know they are very particular about their food and most importantly ‘Cricket’ ! Every ball, wicket, and shot is seriously discussed and I’d never seen as much passion and dedication over a game of cricket ….. Gosh, I’m so impressed and most definitely in awe!!! Hence, I thought what better way to relive those moments and make one of his favorite snack to share the same emotions and deliciousness with our friends this time.
So, let’s discuss our croquettes, which is a mix of potatoes, shrimp, spices, that’s cooked together and then rolled in a batter and then shallow fried (less oil). The traditional recipe has lot many spices, chilies and usually fried in heaps of oil. However, I’m trying to keep them lighter (as I know they’ll be noshing on more than 2-3), hence, I’m not only shallow frying them but also baking some of them for our friends who don’t eat much fried food. Now, if you’ve never baked croquettes before, then just follow these quick steps and you’ll have a hot, piping batch ready in no time:|
————- Baking Tips —————-
- Preheat the oven at 375
- Place the croquette balls in a lined baking tray.
- Spray each ball with cooking oil or brush them generously.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes (turn them in-between and keep an eye).
(The ones above are baked). Also, this recipe of Shrimp and Potato Croquettes (Bengali Style Shrimp Cutlet) can be made in advance and can also be frozen for about a month.
Tips on Freezing the Croquettes:
- Prepare the croquette balls.
- If using a container, then line the bottom with a parchment paper or foil and place the balls over it (giving some space). The box can only have a single layer.
- If using a ziplock bag, then just freeze the balls separately on a plate and then transfer the frozen balls into a ziplock.
- Always ‘Date’ the frozen food so that you consume them within that particular time period. If you saw my previous post, I did mention that these facts on ‘Taj Mahal’ tea which is India’s first premium tea brand – “fostering excellence to savor the best & exquisite flavor of the best tea leaves from the choicest gardens of Upper Assam”.
And go ahead and make these delicious Shrimp and Potato Croquettes (Bengali Style Shrimp Cutlet). Enjoy them with the upcoming game of cricket with a hot piping ‘ Taj Mahal ’ tea and don’t forget to say “Wah Taj”!
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