Asian Shrimp Patties

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Asian Shrimp Patties
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Thu, 05-05-2005 - 4:44pm
Asian Shrimp Patties


For Patties:
1 1/4 lb raw shrimp
1 t Chinese chili paste (or to your taste)
3 garlic cloves
1 1/2 t shallots
1/2 t coconut extract
1 t lemon grass (or lemon zest)
juice of 1 lime
sea salt to taste
ground almonds

For Sauce:
1 3/4 t sesame oil
1 t peanut butter
2 t rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1/2 t grated ginger
2 minced garlic cloves
1/4 t Chinese chili paste (or to your taste)
2 pkts Splenda
1 1/2 tbl light soy sauce

For Patties: Peel & process shrimp in food processor

Pulse in rest of ingredients for patties. Form into 1 oz balls. Flatten slightly & roll in ground almonds. Spray pan with Pam (or other type spray). Cook patties until cooked through & almonds are browned - turning once.

For Sauce: Mix all ingredients well and allow to chill.

Drizzle sauce over patties or mix with 1 1/3 cup finely shreaded, blanched & drained jicama

Servings: 4
Nutrition: Fiber -1.3g: Protein -29.9g: Fat- 5.2 g: Calories -203


Comments: This is SO good - it gave me my Thai fix!

The original recpie is from Green Valley Spa

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Registered: 08-09-2003
Thu, 05-05-2005 - 8:50pm

Thanks for this recipe, Cathy! I'm going to give it a try.

Ilse

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Thu, 05-05-2005 - 8:54pm
I haven't tried them yet.
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 05-05-2005 - 9:03pm

These sound good Cathy!

Susan :)

 

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Thu, 05-05-2005 - 9:08pm

With all the other extracts.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 05-05-2005 - 9:31pm

Wow THanks Cathy!!!

Susan :)

 

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sat, 05-07-2005 - 10:16pm

Ok I saw this at my store (the imitation coconut flavor) and HAD to buy it! lol.

Susan :)