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Zucchini And Shrimp Fritters

AmericanSeafoodEasy20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup chopped onions
  • 0.5 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 0.5 cup milk
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 0.3 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp Crystal hot sauce (or other hot sauce)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 lb fresh zucchini, grated
  • 2 cup vegetable shortening for deep-frying
  • 1 tsp Creole seasoning for finishing
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, season with salt and cayenne, and sauté about 3 minutes until slightly wilted.

  2. 2

    Season shrimp with salt and cayenne. Add to the skillet and sauté until pink, 2–3 minutes. Remove and cool.

  3. 3

    Make the batter: combine eggs, milk, baking powder, salt, and cayenne. Add flour 1/4 cup at a time, beating until smooth. Stir in parsley, hot sauce, and Worcestershire.

  4. 4

    Season grated zucchini with salt and pepper. Fold shrimp mixture and zucchini into the batter.

  5. 5

    Heat shortening to 360°F. Drop batter by heaping tablespoon into the hot oil. When fritters pop to the surface, roll with a slotted spoon to brown evenly.

  6. 6

    Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with Creole seasoning. Serve immediately.