Shrimp And Grits Fritters Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Grits Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste; 3/4 cup corn flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; 1 large egg; 1 cup buttermilk; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 red or green jalapeno, seeded, finely chopped; 1/2 pound small shrimp, peeled, deveined, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn); 3/4 cup grated cheddar (about 3 ounces); Grapeseed or canola oil (for frying); Lemon wedges (for serving)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
3/4 cup corn flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 red or green jalapeno, seeded, finely chopped
1/2 pound small shrimp, peeled, deveined, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn)
3/4 cup grated cheddar (about 3 ounces)
Grapeseed or canola oil (for frying)
Lemon wedges (for serving)

1
Whisk together sour cream, lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp. salt; set aside for serving.
2
Whisk flour, baking powder, Old Bay seasoning, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Whisk egg and buttermilk in a medium bowl, then add to dry ingredients and stir to combine. Stir in scallions, jalapeno, shrimp, corn, and cheese.
3
Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Working in batches and adding more oil in between, drop 1/4-cupfuls corn mixture into skillet, flattening slightly, and cook until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to paper towels to drain; season with salt and serve immediately with sour cream sauce and lemon wedges alongside.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup sour cream, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste, 3/4 cup corn flour, and more.

Yes, Shrimp And Grits 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.

Shrimp And Grits Fritters

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