Grilled Shrimp with Sweet Potato Fritters Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp with Sweet Potato Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium-large); Drizzle olive oil; Salt; 1 large egg; 1 to 1 1/2 cups fine dried bread crumbs; Freshly ground white pepper; Vegetable oil, for frying; 2 dozen medium shrimp (about 2 pounds), peeled and tail on; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Creole Seasoning; 1 1/2 cups Bourbon BBQ Sauce, recipe follows; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, green part only; green part only; 2 (14-ounce) bottles tomato ketchup; 3/4 cup bourbon; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 tablespoon Creole or whole grain mustard; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1/2 cup chopped onions; 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium-large)
Drizzle olive oil
Salt
1 large egg
1 to 1 1/2 cups fine dried bread crumbs
Freshly ground white pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 dozen medium shrimp (about 2 pounds), peeled and tail on
2 tablespoons olive oil
Creole Seasoning
1 1/2 cups Bourbon BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
2 tablespoons chopped green onions, green part only
green part only
2 (14-ounce) bottles tomato ketchup
3/4 cup bourbon
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon Creole or whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger

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["Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.", "Season the potatoes with the oil and salt.", "Place on a baking sheet and roast until tender, about 45 minutes.", "Remove from the oven and cool completely.", "Remove the skin and discard.", "In a mixing bowl, mash the potatoes until smooth.", "Add the egg and bread crumbs, mix well.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "Preheat the grill.", "Preheat the oil to 360 degrees F.", "Season the shrimp with the oil and Creole seasoning.", "Place 4 to 5 shrimp on each skewer.", "Place on the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and the tail curls completely in.", "Place a spoonful of the sweet potato mixture into the hot oil and fry in batches until golden.", "Remove and drain on paper towels.", "Season with Creole seasoning.", "To serve, spoon some of the BBQ Sauce in the center of each plate.", "Place a couple of the fritters in the center of the sauce.", "Cross 2 of the skewers and lay against the fritters.", "Garnish with green onions.", "Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth, about 15 seconds.", "Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.", "Pulse 2 or 3 times.", "Store in a sterilized container until ready to use.", "Yield: about 1 quart", "Recipe adapted from ""Emeril's Creole Christmas Cookbook"

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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium-large), Drizzle olive oil, Salt, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp with Sweet Potato Fritters falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Shrimp with Sweet Potato Fritters

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