Zucchini And Shrimp Fritters Recipe

Name: Zucchini And Shrimp Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon spice essence or 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning, plus more for dusting fritters; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 1 pinch salt; 3 large eggs, beaten; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 lb fresh zucchini (using the small holes on a box grater); vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Servings: persons

1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon spice essence or 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning, plus more for dusting fritters
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1 pinch salt
3 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 lb fresh zucchini (using the small holes on a box grater)
vegetable oil, for deep-frying

1
Season the shrimp lightly with the Essence and set aside.
2
In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
3
Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, 2-3 minutes.
4
Add the shrimp and pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until the shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes.
5
Set aside to cool.
6
In a large pot or deep-fryer, heat the oil to 360u00b0F.
7
In a large bowl, make the batter by whisking the eggs, milk, baking powder, salt and cayenne.
8
Add the flour 1/4 of a cup at a time, beating and incorporating until all is used and the batter is smooth.
9
Stir in the parsley.
10
Add the shrimp mixture and grated zucchini to the batter and fold to mix.
11
Using a small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon measuring 1-1/2 tablespoons, drop the batter into the hot oil.
12
When the fritters pop to the surface, roll them around with a slotted spoon in the oil to brown them on all side, about 3 minutes.
13
Drain on paper towels and season with additional Essence.
14
Serve hot.

743

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, 1/2 teaspoon spice essence or 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning, plus more for dusting fritters, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion, and more.

Yes, Zucchini And 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.

Zucchini And Shrimp Fritters

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