Guam Shrimp Patties
Small savory fritters of chopped shrimp, scallion, and flour bound with egg, pan-fried until golden and crisp. They're a common island snack and party appetizer.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 190 kcal
Equipment
- •Mixing bowl
- •Frying pan
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 190 kcal
- fat
- 10
- carbs
- 12
- protein
- 11
- calories
- 190
Instructions
- 1
Put the chopped shrimp, flour, eggs, green onion, garlic, salt, and pepper into a bowl.
- 2
Stir everything together until a thick, scoopable batter forms.
- 3
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Gently press them down to shape into patties.
- 5
Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain the patties on paper towels before serving.
Chef's tips
Chop the shrimp into rough chunks instead of pureeing it for the best texture. Fry in batches to keep the oil hot.
Storage
Refrigerate cooked patties up to 2 days.
Reheating
Reheat in a skillet or oven at 350°F until warmed through and crisp again.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Making the batter too wet, which makes the patties break apart while frying
- •Frying at too low a temperature, which makes the patties greasy
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