Shrimp Fritters Recipe

Name: Shrimp Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs medium uncooked tiger shrimp; 5 -7 cups water; 1 cup flour; 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder; 1 ½ teaspoons seasoning salt; black pepper; 2 large eggs, slightly beaten; ¼ cup beer; 3 -4 green onions, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste); louisiana hot sauce or Tabasco sauce; oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs medium uncooked tiger shrimp
5 -7 cups water
1 cup flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons seasoning salt
black pepper
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
¼ cup beer
3 -4 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
louisiana hot sauce or Tabasco sauce
oil (for frying)

1
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan; add in the unpeeled tiger shrimp (you might need a bit more water just to cover the shrimp) and cook for about 3 minutes or until just pink.
2
Drain shrimp and plunge into cold or ice water.
3
Peel and devein the shrimp, then coarsley chop.
4
In a bowl beat the flour with baking powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, eggs and beer until smooth.
5
Add in chopped shrimp, green onion, garlic and hot sauce to taste; cover and chill batter for about 3 hours.
6
Add in oil to a heavy skillet to 375 degrees.
7
Drop batter by tablespoons into hot oil; fry turning once until browned on both sides.
8
Drain on paper towels.

243

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs medium uncooked tiger shrimp, 5 -7 cups water, 1 cup flour, 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder, 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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