Shrimp Patties

I love making amaranth fritters and experimenting with flavor profiles. Some of my favorite flavor profiles include:

• Rosemary, Garlic, Onion
• Basil, Garlic, Red Bell Pepper
• Carrot and Tarragon

Amaranth makes a great hot cereal too! One recipe I have gone back to quite a bit is Amaranth Hot Cereal with Seasonal Fruit 

This recipe starts with the base amaranth fritter recipe and includes shrimp, leeks, and curry powder. Enjoy this with a side of potatoes and a salad or roasted vegetables.

Base Recipe: 
1 cup amaranth
2 cups of liquid (water or low sodium broth)
Instructions: Cook until liquid is absorbed

To Make Shrimp Patties:

• 2 flax eggs
• Leek
• Shrimp
• Curry
• Oil 
• Gluten Free Flour

VARIATION: Add diced chicken or salmon OR omit added meat and enjoy as a vegan meal as amaranth is a complete protein.

Instructions:

1. Prepare 2 flax eggs
2. Sautee 1 cup of diced leeks and six large shrimp (I use cooked frozen shrimp)
3. Dice the shrimp once cooked (small pieces)
4. Add flax eggs, leeks and shrimp mixture to cooked amaranth and stir well
5. Add 2 TBSP Curry Powder and 1/2 cup gluten free flour ... mix well
6. Form into patties and satuee on each side for about 5 minutes
7. Bake in oven (350) for 30 minutes ... turn after 15 minutes

The patties turn out a bit crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. OPTION: You can eat them as finger food  if you make them as bite sized balls. 

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