Crispy shallot and basil fritters recipe Recipe

Name: Crispy shallot and basil fritters recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 50 g (1.8oz) Butter; 8 Shallots, chopped finely; 2 Cloves garlic, crushed; 100 g (3.5oz) Plain flour; 100 ml (3.5fl oz) Milk; 100 g (3.5oz) Goats' cheese, crumbled; 8 Leaves fresh basil, shredded; 2 Eggs, beaten; 50 g (1.8oz) White breadcrumbs; 1 Vegetable oil; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 10 Shallots, peeled and finely slived; 2 tsp Runny honey; 1 pinch Salt & Pepper

Servings: persons

50 g (1.8oz) Butter
8 Shallots, chopped finely
2 Cloves garlic, crushed
100 g (3.5oz) Plain flour
100 ml (3.5fl oz) Milk
100 g (3.5oz) Goats' cheese, crumbled
8 Leaves fresh basil, shredded
2 Eggs, beaten
50 g (1.8oz) White breadcrumbs
1 Vegetable oil
1 tbsp Olive oil
10 Shallots, peeled and finely slived
2 tsp Runny honey
1 pinch Salt & Pepper

1
Start by making the relish.
2
In a heavy based pan heat the olive oil.
3
Add the sliced shallots and then the honey, combining well.
4
Turn down the heat and allow to cook slowly and caramelize for approximately 15 minutes while you make the rest of the dish.
5
Once cooked, season well.
6
In a small casserole pan, melt the butter and add the chopped shallots and garlic, cook on a low heat for 3 - 4 minutes until softened.
7
Add 50g of the flour, mix well then cook out for 1 minute on a low heat.
8
Pour in the milk slowly, then add the goats' cheese, mix well and leave to cool.
9
Add the basil and season to taste.
10
Roll the mixture into balls then roll in the last 50g of flour, then into the egg and finally the breadcrumbs, repeat in the egg and again in the breadcrumbs.
11
When ready to serve deep fry in some hot oil at 180C for 3 - 4 minutes until they are a light golden colour.
12
Serve with a simple salad dressed with balsamic vinaigrette and a spoonful of relish.

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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: 50 g (1.8oz) Butter, 8 Shallots, chopped finely, 2 Cloves garlic, crushed, 100 g (3.5oz) Plain flour, and more.

Yes, Crispy shallot and basil fritters recipe 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 shallot and basil fritters recipe

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