Shrimp and Crab Fritters with Chopped Salad and Roa

Name: Shrimp and Crab Fritters with Chopped Salad and Roasted Red Pepper and Pickle Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable or other light-colored oil, for frying; 2 cups complete pancake mix (the just add water type); 1/2 pound small cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp, chopped; 6 ounces lump crab meat, drained and checked for bits of shell; 3 scallions, chopped; 2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco; 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning or other seafood seasoning blend, available at the fish counter; Coarse salt; 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish; 1 whole seeded roasted red pepper, drained (from a jar or from the bulk bins at the appetizer section of the market); Juice of 1 lemon; 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (eyeball it); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped; 3 celery ribs from the heart, chopped; 1/2 red onion, chopped; 1 lemon, cut into wedges, or malt vinegar, to pass at the table (optional)

Servings: persons

Vegetable or other light-colored oil, for frying
2 cups complete pancake mix (the just add water type)
1/2 pound small cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp, chopped
6 ounces lump crab meat, drained and checked for bits of shell
3 scallions, chopped
2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning or other seafood seasoning blend, available at the fish counter
Coarse salt
3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
1 whole seeded roasted red pepper, drained (from a jar or from the bulk bins at the appetizer section of the market)
Juice of 1 lemon
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (eyeball it)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
3 celery ribs from the heart, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 lemon, cut into wedges, or malt vinegar, to pass at the table (optional)

1
Fill a deep, large skillet with about 1 1/2 inches vegetable or other light-colored oil.
2
Heat the oil over medium heat until a 1-inch cube of bread browns to a deep golden color in a count of 40.
3
In a large bowl, stir together the pancake mix and 1 1/4 cups of water to combine.
4
Then, add the shrimp and break up the crab into little bits as you drop it in.
5
Add the scallions, hot sauce, and seafood seasoning and stir to combine.
6
Use 2 tablespoons to drop 2-inch fritters into the pan.
7
Cook small batches of fritters, no more than 6 at a timedo not crowd the pan or you will cause the temperature to drop too far, too fast.
8
The fritters should cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side to a deep golden color.
9
Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain, and season with salt while they are hot.
10
The recipe should yield 16 to 20 pieces, 4 or 5 fritters per portion, depending on the uniformity of size.
11
While the fritters are working, place the relish, roasted red pepper, lemon juice, and parsley in a food processor and turn it on.
12
Stream in the EVOO to form the dressing, then stop the processor and season up the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
13
Combine the chopped lettuce with the celery and onions and toss with the vinaigrette.
14
Adjust the seasoning.
15
Arrange the tossed salad on a platter or individual plates.
16
Top the salad with the fritters or serve alongside.
17
Pass the lemon wedges or malt vinegar at the table to squeeze or pour over the fritters, if you wish.

288

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable or other light-colored oil, for frying, 2 cups complete pancake mix (the just add water type), 1/2 pound small cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp, chopped, 6 ounces lump crab meat, drained and checked for bits of shell, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Crab Fritters with Chopped Salad and Roasted Red Pepper and Pickle Vinaigrette falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp and Crab Fritters with Chopped Salad and Roasted Red Pepper and Pickle Vinaigrette

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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