Croquetas De Gambas (Shrimp Croquettes)

Step 1

If you haven't already done so, cook and peel your shrimp.

Step 2

Heat a medium saucepan in a medium-low flame.

Step 3

Melt the butter in the pan, then sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly with a whisk.

Step 4

Allow the flour to cook in the butter for a couple of minutes, to cook out the raw flour taste.

Step 5

Slowly drizzle in the cold milk, little by little, stirring the whole time, until you get a thick, smooth sauce. The sauce will thicken as it begins to heat.

Step 6

Add the shrimp, nutmeg, and season salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 7

Combine the mixture, and cool it completely.

Step 8

When the mixture is cooled, form a croqueta by taking a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and rolling it in your hands, like you would if you were making a meatball.

Step 9

Roll the croqueta in the flour, then coat it in the beaten egg, and finally, through the Panko crumbs.

Step 10

Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottom pan (cast iron works great) to about 350 degrees F. Fry the croquetas in batches, for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on a paper towel, and serve hot.

Step 11

Serve with with salsa rosa (combine all the ingredients).