Shrimp Kofta (Fried Shrimp Patties)

Kofta is typically made with various ground meats, but this pescatarian version makes for a hearty appetizer. These Shrimp Kofta are a simple, protein-packed solution and they come together quickly by combining ingredients into a food processor and mixing until a paste-like consistency is formed.

Author: Pesto & Potatoes

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Indian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 18 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 409 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 lb - shrimp
½ cup - yellow onion
2 cloves - garlic
½ cup - cilantro
¼ cup - gluten-free flour
1 tbsp - Seafood Seasoning
½ tsp - pink Himalayan salt
2 tablespoons - olive oil

Instructions

Add ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Secure lid and pulse several times, until ingredients are broken up and just combined into a paste-like mixture. Do not overmix.
In a large skillet heated to medium-high, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Use a 3-tablespoon scoop to drop shrimp mixture into the oil. Flatten each with the back of a spatula. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Drain patties on a paper towel-lined plate while you work in batches. The recipe yields 10 patties.
Serve with a side of Greek yogurt and lemon wedges or drizzled with sriracha or your favorite hot sauce.

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