Vietnamese Shrimp and Crab Fritters with Chili-Lime Sauce Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Shrimp and Crab Fritters with Chili-Lime Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves; 8 ounces skinless sea bass or halibut fillets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 egg white; 1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)*; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce*; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon oriental sesame oil; 8 ounces crabmeat, drained; 8 ounces cooked shrimp, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; Vegetable oil (for frying); Butter lettuce leaves; Chili-Lime Sauce

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves
8 ounces skinless sea bass or halibut fillets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 egg white
1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)*
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce*
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
8 ounces crabmeat, drained
8 ounces cooked shrimp, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Butter lettuce leaves
Chili-Lime Sauce

1
With machine running, drop garlic cloves through feed tube of processor and chop finely.
2
Add sea bass and next 8 ingredients and process just until blended.
3
Transfer to large bowl; stir in crabmeat, shrimp, cilantro and red bell pepper.
4
Pour enough oil into heavy large skillet to reach depth of 1 inch; heat oil over medium-high heat to 350F.
5
Working in batches, drop rounded tablespoonfuls of fritter mixture into hot oil.
6
Fry fritters until golden brown and cooked through, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes.
7
Using slotted spoon, transfer cooked fritters to paper-towel-lined plate; drain.
8
Arrange fritters on platter with lettuce leaves.
9
Serve with Chili-Lime Sauce.
10
*Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

209

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 garlic cloves, 8 ounces skinless sea bass or halibut fillets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 egg white, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Shrimp and Crab Fritters with Chili-Lime Sauce 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.

Vietnamese Shrimp and Crab Fritters with Chili-Lime Sauce

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