Appetizer

Malanga & Charred Shrimp Croquetas with Aji Verde-Black Garlic Dip

Name: Malanga & Charred Shrimp Croquetas with Aji Verde-Black Garlic Dip
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: ½ lb malanga root, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt; 6 large Gulf shrimp, halved lengthwise; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; zest and juice of ½ lime; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 shallot, minced; ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 large egg yolk; ¼ cup grated Gruyère; ½ cup panko mixed with 2 tablespoons cassava flour for coating; neutral oil for frying (350°F); 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves; 1 serrano chili, seeded; 2 black garlic cloves; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, toasted; fleur de sel to finish

Inspired by Brazil's culinary neighbor Peru, these delicate croquetas unite buttery malanga root with seared Gulf shrimp, encased in a shattering panko-cassava crust and fried to amber perfection. Served alongside a vibrant ají verde tempered with umami-dark black garlic, these are sophisticated, textural, and utterly craveable.

1164cal per serving 26gprotein 76gcarbs 84gfat 25min prep 20min cook 2serves

≈ Macros estimated from the ingredients · per serving · developed by The Delicious Kitchen with AI assistance, not independently kitchen-tested · how we calculate this