Crispy Cornmeal Fritters Recipe

Name: Crispy Cornmeal Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (about 5 3/8 oz.) stone-ground coarse cornmeal; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, finely chopped; 1 large egg white; Canola oil; 1/4 cup chopped mixed herbs, such as parsley, chives, and tarragon; [SUB_RECIPE_LINK {Mustard-Lime Sauce} {150554}]

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups (about 5 3/8 oz.) stone-ground coarse cornmeal
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 pound cooked shrimp, finely chopped
1 large egg white
Canola oil
1/4 cup chopped mixed herbs, such as parsley, chives, and tarragon
[SUB_RECIPE_LINK {Mustard-Lime Sauce} {150554}]

1
Stir together cornmeal, parsley, chives, tarragon, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add milk and egg; stir until well combined. Fold in chopped shrimp. Beat egg white with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form; gently fold egg white into cornmeal mixture. Set aside.
2
Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 inch in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Heat over medium-high until hot. Carefully drop tablespoonfuls of batter, in batches, into hot oil; cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet to drain; keep warm in a 200u00b0F oven until ready to serve.
3
Sprinkle fritters with chopped herbs. Serve with Mustard-Lime Sauce.

230

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups (about 5 3/8 oz.) stone-ground coarse cornmeal, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon, and more.

Yes, Crispy Cornmeal Fritters falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Cornmeal Fritters

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