Shrimp Fritters

This a co workers recepie! She says they are fantastic and always an appetizer at here holiday functions! Posted for safe keeping!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1  lb shrimp, cleaned, peeled and chopped
• 4  finely cjopped green onions
• 1  finely chopped green pepper
• 1  small  finely chopped chili pepper
• 2  cups mashed potatoes
• 2  beaten eggs
• 1  cup  fresh breadcrumb
•  vegetable oil (for Frying)

Directions

1. Cook shrimp in butter 2 - 3 minutes.
2. Remove from skillet and chop up very small.
3. Add onions and peppers to skillet and saute 3 minutes.
4. Add onion mixture to potatoes and mix well.
5. Stir in eggs then shrimp.
6. Stir in enough bread crumbs to make mixture firm.
7. Roll potato mixture into balls then roll balls into additional bread crumbs.
8. Cover and chill 30 minutes to 4 hours.
9. Heat oil in deep fryer.
10. Fry balls for about 4 minutes; drain on paper towels.
11. Serve immediately.
12. Makes 2 dozen small fritters! Enjoy!