Division of Marketing and Development
Susan Nardizzi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner
Florida Seafood Recipe
Peppered Papaya and Shrimp Patties
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Seafood-4012
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Ingredients |
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4 tablespoons |
butter |
1 |
small onion, chopped small |
1/2 |
red pepper, chopped small |
1 teaspoon |
garlic, minced |
1-2 |
jalapeno peppers, finely chopped |
2 |
eggs |
1 pound |
shrimp, pureed |
3-4 cups |
breadcrumbs |
1 |
papaya, peeled, seeded, chopped |
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salt and pepper to taste |
2 teaspoons |
lime juice |
2 teaspoons |
Dijon mustard |
1 tablespoon |
fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped |
1/2 cup |
flour |
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Preparation |
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Saute onion, red pepper, garlic and jalapeno in 2 tablespoons of butter. Remove from heat and cool slightly. In a bowl, mix together eggs, onion mixture, shrimp and next six ingredients. Form mixture into patties, approximately 3 inches across and 1 inch thick. Put flour on plate and lightly coat patties with flour. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet and fry patties over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy. Serve hot.
Yield
Approximately 15 cakes
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Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients at your grocery store.
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