Shrimp Fritters Recipe

Name: Shrimp Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup onion, finely chopped (1 medium); 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up; 1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, rinsed, seeded and chopped; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 dash pepper; 3 large eggs, separated; 2 tablespoons unbleached flour; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can shrimp, drained and chopped; vegetable oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

½ cup onion, finely chopped (1 medium)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, rinsed, seeded and chopped
¾ teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
3 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons unbleached flour
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can shrimp, drained and chopped
vegetable oil (for frying)

1
In a saucepan, cook onion and garlic in the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until the onion is tender.
2
Stir in the UNDRAINED tomatoes, chile peppers, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
3
Bring to boil, then reduce the heat.
4
Cover and simmer 20 minutes; set aside, keeping it warm.
5
Meanwhile, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and set aside.
6
Beat the egg yolks and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt for about 5 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored.
7
Fold the reserved whites into the yolks and sprinkle the flour on top of the mixture.
8
Fold in and then fold in the shrimp.
9
Drop by spoonfuls into hot oil and fry until brown.
10
Turn and fry until other side is brown.
11
Drain on paper towels.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup onion, finely chopped (1 medium), 1 garlic clove, minced, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up, and more.

Yes, Shrimp 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 Fritters

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