Spicy Shrimp Patties
Sweet, delicate shrimp, roughly chopped, make the base for these patties, flavored with spices typical in Desi cooking: chile powder, cumin, garam masala, ginger and garlic. Bread crumbs soak up any excess moisture, and, along with egg, help bind the ingredients together. The result: a sturdy patty that freezes well (see Tip) and can be pan-fried or even grilled, excellent for summer barbecues. Serve with dollops of mint or mango chutney or both.
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- Serves: 10 persons
Ingredients
- 1pound shrimp, shelled, deveined and roughly chopped
- 1small white onion, finely chopped
- 2tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2Thai green chiles, finely chopped
- 1large egg, beaten
- ¼cup plain bread crumbs
- 1teaspoon ginger paste or freshly grated ginger
- 1teaspoon garlic paste or freshly grated garlic
- ½teaspoon Kashmiri or other mild red chile powder
- ½teaspoon cumin powder
- ½teaspoon garam masala
- ¼teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼cup ghee or neutral-tasting oil
- Mint or mango chutney, for serving
Instructions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, onion, cilantro, chiles, egg, bread crumbs, ginger, garlic, chile powder, cumin, garam masala, turmeric and salt and mix until blended. Form patties about 2 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick and set aside (to form the patties more easily, you can pack the mixture into a 1/4-cup measure).Step 2
Heat ghee in a medium skillet on high for 30 to 45 seconds. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet, add patties and lower heat to medium. Fry until golden brown and the shrimp turns opaque, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel. Serve with mint or mango chutney.