Croquetas De Gambas -- Prawn Croquettes (Spain) Recipe

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Croquetas De Gambas -- Prawn Croquettes (Spain)
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Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan melt butter, then add the flour & cook it, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes.
  2. A little at a time, add cold milk, stirring continuously until there is a thick, smooth sauce.
  3. Add prawns & season well before stirring in the tomato paste.
  4. Continue cooking for 7-8 minutes, or until the sauce is quite thick.
  5. Cool the sauce COMPLETELY, 4-5 hours or overnight.
  6. Take scant tablespoons of the mixture & form into a 'croqueta' (a cylinder not more than 2 inches long).
  7. Roll each croqueta in breadcrumbs, then coat with beaten egg, then roll again in the breadcrumbs. Breadcrumbs MUST BE DRY to ensure an even coating.
  8. In a large, heavy-based saucepan heat the olive oil for deep-frying until temperature reaches 350 degrees F or a cube of bread turns golden brown in 20-30 seconds.
  9. Deep-fry in batches of not more than 4 for about 5 minutes or until golden brown, then remove with a slotted spoon & drain on paper towels.
  10. Serve ASAP & enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 202.29 Kcal (847 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.04g 15%
Cholesterol 119.69mg 40%
Sodium 302.05mg 13%
Potassium 208.96mg 4%
Total Carbs 14.75g 5%
Sugars 3.35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.51g 2%
Protein 12.63g 25%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 107.7mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 141.71 Kcal (593 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.03g 15%
Cholesterol 83.85mg 40%
Sodium 211.59mg 13%
Potassium 146.38mg 4%
Total Carbs 10.33g 5%
Sugars 2.35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 2%
Protein 8.85g 25%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 75.5mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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