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Shrimp Puffs a la Creole

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  • Servings: 5-10
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 5-10 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 150 grams dry rice (dry, 2/3 cup)
  • 1 1/2 pounds shrimp (unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs (separated)
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable oil)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
  • 3/4 cup chopped green onion (include white and green tops)
  • Vegetable oil
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cook rice according to package directions, set aside.

  • Step 2: Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired; chop shrimp, and set aside.

  • Step 3: Combine flour and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine egg yolks, milk, and 1 tablespoon oil, stirring well; gradually add dry ingredients, stirring just until blended. Add rice, shrimp, and onions, stirring gently.

  • Step 4: Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, and gently fold into shrimp mixture.

  • Step 5: Pour oil to depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375-degrees F.

  • Step 6: Drop shrimp mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls into hot oil; cook for 3 - 4 minutes or until golden, turning once.

  • Step 7: Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately with remoulade or tartar sauce.

  • Step 8: Yield: 5 dozen.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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