Five spots for shrimp croquettes
Borgne
Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., 613-3860
Spicy sambal dressing adds Asian kick to Cajun-style boulettes.
Charlie's Seafood
8311 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan, 737-3700
www.charliesseafoodrestaurant.com
Shrimp calas put a savory spin on traditional Creole rice fritters.
Magasin
4201 Magazine St., 896-7611
Coin-sized fritters of mashed up shrimp are panko-coated.
Mat & Naddie's Restaurant
937 Leonidas St., 861-9600
Blended shrimp and crawfish croquettes are topped with pickled fennel.
Royal China Restaurant
600 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 831-9633
The daily dim sum menu includes chopped shrimp in creamy batter.
