Fried Shrimp Cakes

• 1/2 pound shrimp, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 scallions (white and green parts), minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons sherry
• Olive oil

1. Process or blend the shrimp with the garlic, scallions, salt, flour, sherry, and enough water to make a thick batter.
2. Let stand, covered with plastic film, for 1 hour.
3. Then fry, in drops of 1 heaping teaspoon, into the oil poured to a depth of 2 inches in a pan, for about 1 minute each side, or until golden brown.
4. Drain on paper towels.

shrimp, garlic, scallions, salt, allpurpose, sherry, olive oil

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/nigella-lawson/fried-shrimp-cakes-recipe.html (may not work)