Crispy Potato Patties with Creole Shrimp

Name: Crispy Potato Patties with Creole Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 c. cold, leftover mashed potatoes; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/2 c. plain dried breadcrumbs; 2 large stalks celery; 1 small pepper; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1/2 c. vegetable oil; 2 tsp. salt-free Creole seasoning; 1 can diced tomatoes; 1 lb. shelled, deveined shrimp; 2 tsp. Louisiana-style hot sauce; tsp. Sliced green onions

Published: Nov 10, 2014

Be the first to review!

Yields:

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Cal/Serv:

525

Jump to recipe

Try creative combo of Creole-spiced shrimp and crispy potato cakes is bound to charm your taste buds.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Ingredients

3 cups
cold, leftover mashed potatoes
1
large egg, beaten
1/2 cup
plain dried breadcrumbs
2
large stalks celery
1
small pepper
4
cloves garlic
1 Tbsp.
vegetable oil
1/2 cup
vegetable oil
2 tsp.
salt-free Creole seasoning
1
can diced tomatoes
1 lb.
shelled, deveined shrimp
2 tsp.
Louisiana-style hot sauce
tsp.
Sliced green onions

Directions

1. Step 1Form potatoes into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) patties. Brush tops with egg and sprinkle with half of crumbs, pressing to adhere. Turn patties over and repeat on other side. Place patties on large platter or cutting board and freeze 20 minutes. Meanwhile, chop celery, pepper, and garlic.
2. Step 2In 4-quart saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium-high. Add celery, pepper, and Creole seasoning. Cook 5 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally. Add garlic. Cook 2 minutes, stirring. Add tomatoes. Heat to simmering. Reduce heat to maintain simmer. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3While sauce simmers, in 12-inch skillet, heat 1/2 cup oil on medium-high until hot but not smoking. Add 4 patties to pan. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown, adjusting heat as necessary. Transfer to paper-towel-lined platter. Repeat frying with remaining patties.
4. Step 4To saucepan, add shrimp and hot sauce. Cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are opaque throughout and cooked, stirring occasionally. Serve shrimp mixture over potato patties; garnish with green onions.