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: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup chopped onions; Salt; Cayenne; 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 1/2 cups milk; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 1/4 cups flour; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; Crystal Hot Sauce; Worcestershire Sauce; 1 pound fresh zucchini, grated; Solid vegetable shortening, for deep-frying; Creole seasoning

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
Salt
Cayenne
1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Crystal Hot Sauce
Worcestershire Sauce
1 pound fresh zucchini, grated
Solid vegetable shortening, for deep-frying
Creole seasoning

1
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions.
3
Season with salt and pepper and saute for about 3 minutes, or until slightly wilted.
4
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
5
Add the shrimp and saute until the shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Remove and set aside to cool.
7
Make a batter by combining the eggs, milk, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne.
8
Add the flour, 1/4 cup at a time, beating and incorporating until all is used and the batter is smooth.
9
Stir in the parsley.
10
Season the batter with hot sauce and Worcestershire Sauce.
11
Season the zucchini with salt and pepper.
12
Add the shrimp mixture and grated zucchini to the batter and fold to mix.
13
Heat the shortening to 360 degrees F. Drop the batter, a heaping tablespoon at a time, into the hot oil.
14
When the fritters pop to the surface, roll them around with a slotted spoon in the oil to brown them evenly.
15
Remove and drain on paper towels.
16
Season with Creole seasoning and serve with the Roasted Red Pepper Emulsion.

676

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 cup chopped onions, Salt, Cayenne, 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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