SHRIMP FRITTERS

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This a co workers recepie! She says they are fantastic and always an appetizer at here holiday functions! Posted for safe keeping!

Provided by Mandy ny

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
1 lb shrimp, cleaned, peeled and chopped
4 finely cjopped green onions
1 finely chopped green pepper
1 small finely chopped chili pepper
2 cups mashed potatoes
2 beaten eggs
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
vegetable oil (for Frying)

Steps:

  • Cook shrimp in butter 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Remove from skillet and chop up very small.
  • Add onions and peppers to skillet and saute 3 minutes.
  • Add onion mixture to potatoes and mix well.
  • Stir in eggs then shrimp.
  • Stir in enough bread crumbs to make mixture firm.
  • Roll potato mixture into balls then roll balls into additional bread crumbs.
  • Cover and chill 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  • Heat oil in deep fryer.
  • Fry balls for about 4 minutes; drain on paper towels.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Makes 2 dozen small fritters! Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.3, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 238, Sodium 1038.3, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 21.8

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