Spicy Shrimp Patties

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	White fish fillets - (sole, cod or whiting)
6 oz	170g	Cooked peeled shrimp - chopped
4		Green onions - chopped
1/4 cup	59ml	Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chopped cilantro - (fresh, coriander)
1 tablespoon	15ml	Chopped fresh mint
1		Fresh gingerroot - grated
2 cups	292g / 10oz	Fresh white bread crumbs
		Salt and red - (cayenne), pepper to taste
1		Egg yolk - beaten
2 tablespoons	30ml	Lemon juice
3/4 cup	120g / 4.2oz	Garbanzo bean flour
1 tablespoon	15ml	Ground coriander
1/2 cup	118ml	Water
		Mint sprigs and lemon slices, to garnish

Recipe Instructions

Remove any skin and bones from fish, rinse and pat dry with paper towels.

Mince fish, then transfer to a bowl. Stir in shrimp, green onions, gingerroot, cilantro, mint, 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, salt and cayenne. Add egg yolk and lemon juice; mix well.

Divide mixture into 16 equal portions and form into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Roll patties in remaining bread crumbs to coat completely.

Put flour, coriander, salt and cayenne in a small bowl; add water and mix to a smooth batter. Heat oil in a skillet. Dip patties in batter; fry 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot, garnished with mint and lemon slices.

Source:
Bessie Jo Tillman, M.D.

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