Mainly eaten in Belgium.

Shrimp croquettes (Ostend style)

Garnaalkroketten op Oostendse wijze

This shrimp croquette recipe is a Belgian coastal snack made from shell-on grey shrimp, bound with a béchamel-set filling, coated in breadcrumbs and fried in hot oil.

315 min Medium 4 servings
Garnélarákos kroket recept: ropogós belga tengerparti falat
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Ingredients

4 people
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Method

  1. Making the fumet

    Simmer the shrimp shells in water with the onion, carrot and white wine until soft, then strain.

    20 min
  2. Béchamel

    Melt the butter, sprinkle in the flour and cook briefly. Gradually pour in the milk and the strained fumet, stirring constantly and cooking until thickened, then finally stir in the cream.

    10 min
  3. Filling

    Dissolve the gelatine, stir it into the béchamel, then work in most of the finely chopped shrimp and half of the Emmental. Season with salt and pepper, and leave to cool.

    15 min
  4. Chilling

    Pour the mixture into a dish or cylindrical mould and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until completely set.

    240 min
  5. Shaping and coating

    Shape the set mixture into croquette cylinders using a spoon or your hands, then roll them in turn in flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs.

    15 min
  6. Frying

    Heat the oil to 175–190 °C and fry the croquettes in small batches until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes. Drain on kitchen paper.

    12 min
  7. Serving

    Serve the croquettes garnished with lemon wedges and fried parsley.

    3 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (4 people)1 people
Energy6 690 kcal1 673 kcal
Fat334 g83 g
of which saturates194 g49 g
Carbohydrates532 g133 g
Protein358 g90 g
FibreNo dataNo data

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Not included: sunflower oil. Calculated with approximate data: onion. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: gluten, milk, egg, crustaceans, sulphites

For sensitive digestion: onion, flour, milk (lactose), cream (lactose), breadcrumbs (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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