Shrimp Fritters
Crispy, golden, and bursting with savory flavor, these shrimp fritters are the perfect appetizer or snack to impress your guests. Made with tender, chopped shrimp seasoned with garlic, scallions, and a touch of paprika, each fritter is enveloped in a light, airy batter thanks to a mix of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Quick and easy to prepare, the fritters are fried until perfectly crisp on the outside while remaining juicy on the inside. Serve them warm with fresh lemon wedges for a zesty kick, and you have a crowd-pleasing treat that’s ready in less than 40 minutes. Perfect for seafood lovers, these fritters are a must-try for your next gathering or as a flavorful snack anytime. Keywords: shrimp fritters recipe, crispy shrimp fritters, easy seafood appetizer, fried shrimp snacks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 120 grams All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 large Egg
- 120 milliliters Cold water
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 stalks Scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 wedges Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Chop the shrimp into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
Add the minced garlic, thinly sliced scallions, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the shrimp. Mix well and set aside.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
Beat the egg in a small bowl, then add it to the dry ingredients along with the cold water. Stir until a semi-thick batter forms. Do not overmix.
Fold the seasoned shrimp mixture into the batter, ensuring the shrimp is evenly coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (360°F). Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, carefully drop dollops of the shrimp batter into the hot oil. Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Fry the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining batter.
Serve the shrimp fritters warm with lemon wedges on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.8 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 165 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 709 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 20.3 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 273 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
