Shrimp Patties

Here is a recipe that Emeril Lagasse has out that is very tasty. He calls them Shrimp Burgers.

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped green onions (green part only)
2 large eggs plus 1 egg, beaten
2 cups fine dried bread crumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup vegetable oil

In a large skillet, melt the butter over med. heat. Add the onions and celery, bell pepper, salt and cayenne. Cook, stirring until soft for about 6 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook stirring for 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and let cool slightly. Add the garlic and green onions, 2 of the eggs and 1 cup of the bread crumbs. Stir to mix well. Divide into 8 equal portions and form into patties. Put the flour into a shallow bowl and season with 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning. Put the remaining bread crumbs and the remaining 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning into a shallow bowl. Put the beaten egg in another shallow bowl add the water and beat lightly. Heat the oil in a large skillet over med. heat (may use 2 skillets). Dredge each patty first in the flour, then in the egg mixture, then in the bread crumbs, turning to coat completely, shaking off any excess. Cook patties in oil until lightly browned about 5-6 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. To serve, you can put them on hamburger buns spread with tarter sauce, lettuce and tomato.

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