Shrimp Choux Balls
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. If you replace the shrimp with fish when preparing this dish, the fish must be raw. Everything is simply finely chopped and added to the dough. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, peel the onion and finely chop it. Peel the shrimp and finely chop them as well. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the onion and sauté for about three to four minutes until done, stirring occasionally.
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Step 2
2. Add flour to the onions in the saucepan. Fry for about one minute. Stir.
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Step 3
3. Then, stirring constantly, pour in the milk in a thin stream. Reduce the heat and cook for about two to three minutes until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly throughout.
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Step 4
4. Then remove the mixture from the heat, add the zest, chopped shrimp, cayenne pepper, grated cheese, salt, and chopped parsley. Mix everything thoroughly and transfer to a wide dish. Let cool for about ten minutes.
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Step 5
5. Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl. Spread the breadcrumbs on a flat plate. Form the mixture into balls and dip each ball in the eggs. Then coat in the breadcrumbs. Fry in a deep skillet in vegetable oil.
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Step 6
6. Serve with parsley leaves and capers.