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Lemon Rice Croquettes -The French Way to Use Leftovers!

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We all have those days when we feel like the rabbit from Alice In Wonderland. “I’m late! I’m late for a very important date!” The lazy hazy days of summer are over after next week and it’s time to get organized and get back to the busy school and work grind. There never seems to be enough time to pack lunches, get the kids everywhere they have to go for after school activities plus cook, do laundry, vacuum. So I admit I look for shortcuts and convenience products that save me time. Minute® Ready To Serve Rice is just one of those products that I count on to help me get a nutritious meal on the table in record time or to pack a quick lunch.

I LOVE rice! I can sit down and eat a bowl of it with just butter, salt, and pepper and its even better if I add in some tasty leftovers. Take a day like yesterday. It was a busy day and I was going to have to eat on the run. I had to be at church to get things ready for the girls club.  So on the way out the door I grabbed a Minute® Ready to Serve White Rice individual serving size and some leftover chicken. The rice heated up in 60 seconds then I stirred in the chicken and a packet of sweet and sour sauce that I had left from Chinese takeout. It was quick, yummy and easy to clean up after.  Along with the convenience it also gives me a healthy option, Minute® Ready to Serve Rice provides easy portion control since it’s conveniently packaged in two individual single-serve cups.  Being a diabetic controlled by diet, this helps me keep track of diet requirements. Easy portion control works for me!  I also love the variety that gives me all sorts of possibilities with many varieties including: all new varieties such as Brown & Quinoa and Basmati Rice, as well as Whole Grain options of Brown Rice, Brown & Wild Rice and Multi-Grain Medley. Also, there’s Jasmine Rice, White Rice and flavorful mixes. Click here for a handy list of all varieties.

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Not only was it a pretty busy day but a hot one at that. It was just going to be Bill and I for supper so I needed a quick and easy plan for that meal too and try not to heat the kitchen up in the process. When Bill gets home he wants to eat so getting supper on the table quickly was my goal. Bill also wants a “real” meal not fast food so I had 30 minutes to get it all done and please his taste too. My meal plan was grilled salmon, lemon rice croquettes with a lemon caper sauce that can be used on the fish and the lemon rice croquettes, and canned French cut green beans for a veggie. Salmon cooks quickly on the grill and he loves salmon (particularly because this salmon he caught on a fishing trip last month) and the lemon rice croquettes will compliment it beautifully. He’d think I had been cooking all day.

Before I left for church, I had taken some salmon out of the freezer and had started the croquette preparation. The mixture has to chill in the fridge before you shape it to fry.   The lemon rice croquettes are great with fish but usually they will take me more than a half hour to make and I had to get to church. I have to cook the rice and then let it cool. Even with boxed Minute® Rice, the cooling takes more time than I had. Aha! I sped up the process by using Minute® Ready to Serve White Rice, which is all cooked and at room temperature. There is a basic formula to croquettes which is to use 3/4 cup of thick sauce for every 2 cups of ground or minced cooked solid food. The solid foods should be well drained of moisture. To shape the croquettes, you spread the mixture into a greased flat pan, and then chill it. When chilled it can be removed from the pan by cutting into equal squares, and then shaped in your hand into whatever form you wish. Croquettes can be shaped into balls, as I have done here, or rolls, or eve cones.  So after I got that done I was off to church.

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First thing when I got home, I turned on the fryer so the oil could heat. Then I set up my “coating station”. Coating is a three step process. I set up three dishes – one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with seasoned breadcrumbs.  I roll the croquette in the flour, then dip in egg, and then roll in the breadcrumbs.  The next step is to deep fry them in oil heated to 380 degrees from 2-5 minutes depending on the size. When I take them out of the fryer I place them on paper towels to drain while I get other parts of the meal ready. I was on time with everything ready to go when Bill came through the door. I am sharing my recipe for lemon rice croquettes and the lemon caper sauce so enjoy.

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Lemon Rice Croquettes

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★★★★★

4.8 from 8 reviews

An American version of a French favorite, this lemon rice croquette dish makes a great side for fish. And making it with Minute Ready to Serve White Rice saves time for an easy quick dish.

  • Author: The Wilderness Wife
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Franco American

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (2 individual size containers) Minute Ready to Serve White Rice
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbs. sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbs.melted butter
  • 1/3 c. flour
  • 1 egg
  • Fine Dry Breadcrumbs
  • Fat for deep frying
  • Lemon caper sauce (see recipe below)

Instructions

  1. Mix rice, egg, milk,sugar, lemon zest, and butter together. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  2. Refrigerate, spread evenly in a greased pan until chilled.
  3. Evenly divide and shape into 8 croquettes.
  4. Roll them in flour, dip in egg, and them roll in breadcrumbs.
  5. Deep fry in 380 degree oil until golden, about 2- 5 mins.
  6. Serve hot with Lemon Caper Sauce.

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Lemon Caper Sauce

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The perfect sauce for the lemon rice croquettes is great with fish also.

  • Author: The Wilderness Wife
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Sauce
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 2 tsp. capers, preferably salt-packed
  • 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2/3 cup dry white wine
  • 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  1. If using salt-packed capers, place them in a small bowl, add cold water to cover and soak for 20 minutes. Drain, rinse well and drain again, then pat dry on paper towels. If using vinegar-packed capers, rinse under cold running water, drain and pat dry.
  2. In a saute pan, melt butter with olive oil.
  3. Add the shallots and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and lemon juice, increase the heat to medium-high and boil until the sauce thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley, capers and lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.

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Comments

  1. Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says

    May 31, 2015 at 10:32 PM

    Your Lemon Rice Croquettes sound delicious! I love lemon and capers. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty – we love partying with you! Hope to see you next Friday. 🙂

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

    Reply
  2. Quirky Homemaker says

    May 29, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    That does sound like a good side for a fish dish. Lemon and rice rolled together and deep-fried sounds awesome! I’m going to pin for some inspiration later. 🙂 Stopping by from Friendship Friday. Hope you have a great weekend!

    Reply
  3. Evija says

    May 29, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    This is very creative, great recipe thank you for sharing and joining our Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday Link Party.. Have a great day, co-host Evija @Fromevijawithlove

    Reply
  4. Ellen Pilch says

    May 28, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    These look so good- thanks for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
  5. Brandi Clevinger says

    May 24, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    Mmm…that sounds very tasty! What a unique recipe. I’ve never seen a recipe like that, but it looks good enough to give it a try!

    Thanks for sharing your lemon rice croquettes recipe at #SmallVictoriesSundayLinkup !

    Reply
  6. Cydnee says

    March 12, 2015 at 12:38 AM

    Great recipe! Love croquettes! Thank you very much for joining in the celebration of #purebloglove, we enjoy having you each week. I hope to see you on Thursday at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee

    Reply
  7. Lou Lou Girls says

    March 9, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    I’m loving this! This looks so good. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you tonight at 7 at our party. I can’t wait! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
  8. Susan says

    March 7, 2015 at 11:16 PM

    These sound amazing. I’m always intrigued by how food can bring back so many childhood memories. Thanks for sharing at the This Is How We Roll Link Party on Organized 31,

    Reply
  9. Erica says

    March 5, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    These look great! I love lemon, it reminds me of spring! Thanks for linking up to Wordless Wednesday!
    Erica
    OnBlissStreet.blogspot.com

    Reply
  10. Julia says

    March 3, 2015 at 11:57 PM

    What a delicious idea! I’m definitely a lemon lover!

    Reply
    • Sheryl T says

      March 4, 2015 at 8:05 AM

      My hubby loves lemon too. I am always trying to find new lemon ideas for him.

      Reply
  11. Cheryl @ Sew Can Do says

    March 2, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    This sounds so good – will have to make it. Thanks for linking it to the Craftastic Monday Link Party at Sew Can Do. I’d love to feature this next week, but can’t find Sew Can Do on your party page. I always pin and individually tweet my link features so I’d hate for you to miss out on being featured and getting some extra shout-outs for your great project.

    Reply
    • Sheryl T says

      March 2, 2015 at 12:55 PM

      Thanks for the feature. I will really enjoy having a special place on your blog!

      Reply
  12. Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch says

    July 7, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    This post is being featured on my Lemon Love 50 recipe round up. Thanks for previously linking it to my Tasty Thursdays party. Enjoy!! Nichi
    http://mandatorymooch.blogspot.com/2013/07/fantastic-fruit-series-week-1-lemon-love.html

    Reply
  13. Michelle Day @ www.michellestastycreations.com says

    May 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Wow, these look delicious! I can’t wait to try this recipe. I love lemon and rice together. Thanks so much for sharing at Tasty Creations link party.
    Have a great weekend.
    Michelle

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  14. Marie says

    May 28, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Wow, these look and sound so delicious! I can’t wait to give these a try, I bet my family would love them. I am pinning this recipe right now! Thanks for sharing at Crafty Tuesday.

    Reply
  15. Susie @Bowdabra says

    May 27, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Hey there! Thanks for linking up such an awesome project! Stop by again next week and link up another awesome project for us to see!

    Have a great week,
    [email protected]
    http://bowdabrablog.com

    Reply
  16. Leah says

    May 24, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    These look delicious! Thanks for sharing last week at the Friday follow along! Please come back this week and share something else! http://Www.leahinspired.com

    Reply
  17. Shelley says

    May 24, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Oh yummy! Thank you for sharing at Party In Polka Dots!

    Reply
  18. Pam says

    May 23, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    These look very interesting. I don’t believe I have heard of these before. You are today’s Dare to Share Feature of the Day.
    http://www.pamspartyandpracticaltips.com/2013/05/lemon-rice-croquettes-feature-of-day.html

    Reply
    • Sheryl T says

      May 24, 2013 at 5:10 AM

      Thank you for the feature. I’m honored!

      Reply
  19. Linda says

    May 23, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Thanks for the info and the recipe. Good job. Linda

    Reply
  20. Diana Rambles says

    May 23, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    WOW! They look good! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Linky Party.

    Reply
  21. Jocie @ The Better Half says

    May 23, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Mmm…. Those look delicious! I’m not usually too food-adventuresome either, but I may have to try these. Thanks for linking up at The Humble Brag!

    Reply
  22. Barb @ A Life in Balance says

    May 22, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    I made croquettes once. It was a good way to use up chicken. I definitely need to try it again. Thanks for linking up at Fabulously Frugal Thursday!

    Reply
  23. Theresa says

    May 22, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Looks amazingly yummy! Thanks for linking up & sharing @ DearCreatives.com great to have you!Hope to see you again this week! Theresa

    Reply
  24. Jann Olson says

    May 22, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    I have not heard of these before. They sound very interesting. Love anything with a crunch! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  25. Krista Low says

    May 21, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    I have never made Croquettes before. They look amazing! I love rice in all sorts of dishes and I am excited to try these. I just pinned and I will be back 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing this great recipe @ Great Idea Thursdays! Krista @ A Handful of Everything

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  26. Carol Covin says

    May 21, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Sounds delicious! I always have leftover whole-grain rice that would be a good starter for this recipe.

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  27. [email protected] to the Basics! says

    May 21, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    I’m definitely going to try this! I used to make salmon croquettes but now I don’t eat meat (or fish).
    Thanks for sharing at Tuesdays with a Twist! Hope to see you again this week!

    http://back2basichealth.blogspot.com/search/label/Tuesdays%20with%20a%20Twist

    ★★★★★

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  28. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    May 20, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    These look great! I’m pinning this and sharing it on my Google + page this week! Thanks so much for linking it up to my party!

    Reply
  29. sue says

    May 20, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    I can not wait to try these!!! Very cool! PINned your post to our Pinterest board!! Thanks for linking up with us at One Sharendipity Place this weekend!!

    [email protected]

    Reply
  30. Anyonita says

    May 20, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Mmm these look delish! Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers!

    Reply
  31. Lanaya @ Raising Reagan says

    May 20, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    These look delicious! Yum!

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. 🙂

    ¤´¨)
    ¸.•*´
    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    http://www.raising-reagan.com

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  32. Amanda says

    May 20, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    These look SO amazing!! Thanks so much for linking up at Martha Mondays last week! I hope you come back by this week as well : )

    http://www.watchoutmartha.net/2013/05/martha-mondays-link-up-party-520.html

    Amanda
    http://www.watchoutmartha.net

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  33. [email protected] A Blast says

    May 20, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    I have already pinned this to make soon – just a quick note to thank you for linking at our All My Bloggy Friends Party ! Can’t wait to see what you will bring us on Tuesday 🙂

    Reply
  34. Jess @HungryHarps says

    May 20, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    Oh my, I think I found my new addiction! These look great – pinning right now. Thank you for linking up at Tasty Tuesday – so glad to have found your blog. 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  35. Grandma Kc says

    May 19, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    I’ve never had them but yours certainly look delicious!

    Reply
  36. Leslie says

    May 19, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Wow, those look delicious. Great recipe!

    Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection!
    Make sure to check back on Friday to see if you were featured.
    Leslie
    http://www.violetimperfection.com

    Reply
  37. Peggy~PJH Designs says

    May 19, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    These look and sound delicious. Thanks for sharing at Transformed Tuesday.

    Hugs,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

    Reply
  38. momstheword says

    May 19, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    I don’t think I’ve ever had one and I know that I’ve never made one but wow, they look and sound yummy! Thanks for linking up today!

    Reply
  39. Tumbleweed Contessa says

    May 18, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend. This sounds delicious! Best wishes for tasty dishes next week…and don’t forget to stop in and share.

    ★★★★

    Reply
  40. Sue from theT2women says

    May 18, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Love your site!! There’s a new LINK-UP Party going on at thet2women.com and we would love to feature your post!! Here’s the link: http://thet2women.com/welcome-to-one-sharendipity-place-link-up-2/

    Reply
  41. [email protected] says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    I don’t think I’ve ever had a croquette but I can see the benefit in them for using up leftovers! Yours sound tasty especially with a fish dinner. I’m so glad you chose to share your recipe at the Rock ‘N Share! Have a great weekend! Blessings, [email protected]

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  42. Natashalh says

    May 17, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Awesome! This looks super tasty. I’ll have to try these out on my man some time!

    Reply
  43. Nicole says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Oh yes croquettes are wonderful! I grew up with them too. Thanks so much for sharing.

    Reply
  44. Heather May says

    May 17, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Okay…these look AMAZING. I am addicted to caper sauce!!!! I am certainly trying them but I may try pan frying or baking them (I had a small grease fire as a kid so I avoid deep frying!)But these may be worth it! I am hosting today at http://www.frugalfitfamily.com – please swing by and share if you get a chance!

    Reply
  45. [email protected] A Blast says

    May 16, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    Pinned ! These look delicious 🙂 Thanks for sharing the recipe !

    Reply
  46. [email protected] says

    May 16, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    looks super yummy….i’ve never tried making croquettes but loved awesome!

    Reply
  47. Sara says

    May 16, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Looks delicious!

    ★★★★

    Reply
  48. Jeni says

    May 16, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    I Don’t think I have ever had rice croquettes, but they sound really good!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  49. Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life says

    May 16, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    These look amazing!
    We would love it if you would link up at our linky party: Two Girls and a Party Live every Wednesday to Sunday. Hosted by:
    Dana @ This Silly Girl’s Life
    Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
    We hope to see you there!

    Reply
  50. Robin says

    May 16, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    These look very tasty! Thank you for sharing this on Fluster’s Creative Muster Party!

    Robin
    Fluster Buster

    Reply
  51. Sharon says

    May 15, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I’ve made salmon croquettes before but I’ve never made lemon rice croquettes. This looks delicious! It looks like a neat little recipe to try on the weekends.

    Reply
  52. Cathy says

    May 14, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Love your blog!

    I would love for you to share your favorite posts and link up at my TGIF Link Party.
    http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/2013/05/tgif-link-party-2.html
    The party opens Thursday night and closes on Wednesday night at midnight.

    Please, invite your friends to party too! The more the merrier!

    Hugs, Cathy

    Reply
  53. Sharon & Denise says

    May 14, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Yum!!! We will definitely be trying these beauties in the near future. They look incredible! Thanks for sharing them on our Brag About It Tuesday party. ~~ Sharon & Denise

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  54. Happy Valley Chow says

    May 14, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Wow what a wonderful recipe, sounds delicious 🙂

    Happy Blogging!
    Happy Valley Chow

    Reply
  55. Lynn H says

    May 13, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    I have eaten croquettes before, but I have never made them. I have always wanted to make them but for some reason I thought they were hard to make. I didn’t realize how many ways you could make them either. Your recipe looks wonderful and I am now going to make them, once and for all:) Thanks for sharing this great recipe~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

    Reply
  56. Michelle says

    May 13, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Hi. Stopping in from In & Out of the Kitchen. Lemon has been an addiction for me for several years, so I had to pop in and take a look at these.

    Reply

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