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Seafood Croquettes

Yields1 ServingTotal Time1 hr 45 mins

 2 tbsp butter
 1 tbsp oil
 1 large white onionminced
 4 garlic clovesminced
 3 tbsp gingergrated finely
 ½ cup spinachchopped
 ½ cup broccolifinely chopped
 ½ cup cauliflowerfinely chopped
  cup baby cornfinely chopped
 ¾ cup crab meat
 1 cup shrimpspeeled and de-veined
 4 tbsp butter
 2 cups milk
 saltto taste
 ground black pepperto taste
 ¼ cup flour
 2 eggsbeaten
 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
 3 cups oil for frying
Sauté
1

In a large pan, saute the onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons of butter and oil over medium-low heat until softened. Add broccoli, cauliflower, and baby corn and continue cooking. Season with salt and pepper.

Add crab meat and shrimp
2

Add crab meat, shrimps, and ginger then continue cooking until shrimps become pink. Remove from heat.

Combine vegetables and seafood meat
3

In the same pan, melt remaining butter and add flour. Cook until golden, about a few minutes. Whisk in milk until a smooth, thick sauce is achieved. Season with more salt and pepper. Add seafood mixture back into the pan and mix until well combined. Mix in spinach and simmer for a few more minutes. Transfer mixture to a tray and chill until firm.

Form into balls
4

Portion out the chilled mixture and using wet hands, form into desired shapes. Dredge in seasoned flour, eggs, flour, egg, breadcrumbs.

Deep fry
5

Deep fry until golden brown.

Assemble
6

Assemble in a bento box with omelet and other lunchbox items.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 8-10 servings