Division of Marketing and Development
Nelson L. Mongiovi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner
Peppered Papaya and Shrimp Patties |
Seafood-4012 |
| Ingredients |
|
| 4 |
tablespoons butter |
| 1 |
small onion, chopped small |
| 1/2 |
red pepper, chopped small |
| 1 |
teaspoon garlic, minced |
| 1-2 |
jalapeno peppers, finely chopped |
| 2 |
eggs |
| 1 |
pound shrimp, pureed |
| 3-4 |
cups breadcrumbs |
| 1 |
papaya, peeled, seeded, chopped |
| |
salt and pepper to taste |
| 2 |
teaspoons lime juice |
| 2 |
teaspoons Dijon mustard |
| 1 |
tablespoon fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped |
| 1/2 |
cup flour |
| |
|
| Preparation |
| Sauté onion, red pepper, garlic and jalapeno
in 2 tablespoons of butter. Remove from
heat and cool slightly. In a bowl, mix together eggs, onion
mixture, shrimp and next six
ingredients. Form mixture into patties, approximately 3 inches
across and 1 inch thick.
Put flour on plate and lightly coat patties with flour. Melt
remaining 2 tablespoons butter
in skillet and fry patties over medium heat 3-4 minutes on
each side, or until golden and
crispy. Serve hot.
Yield
Approximately 15 cakes |
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