Best 13 Shrimp Fritters Recipes

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Shrimp fritters are a delectable seafood appetizer or main course that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Typically made with a combination of shrimp, vegetables, and seasonings, these fritters are coated in a crispy batter and fried until golden brown. The result is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you serve them with a dipping sauce or simply enjoy them on their own, shrimp fritters are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP FRITTERS



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Make and share this Shrimp Fritters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 8 appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb shrimp, cooked, peeled, and deveined
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs
1/4 cup beer
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
4 garlic, cloved minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop shrimp, set aside.
  • Beat flour and next 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Stir in shrimp, onion, and next 3 ingredients; cover and chill 2 hours.
  • Pour oil to a depth of 5 inches into a Dutch oven.
  • When oil is hot, drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, and fry, in batches, 5 minutes or until golden.
  • Drain fritters on paper towels.

CORN AND SHRIMP FRITTERS



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These are wonderful little tid-bits! Great without the sauce, but the sauce definitely adds something extra. I like the sauce with other things too....chicken fingers, fried shrimp, grilled chicken....try it out on whatever you think might suit you! Originally shared by Jo Rita Jordan, and the recipe is from Rosie's Place in Massachusetts.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Corn

Time 45m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 lb medium shrimp
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed and drained
4 green onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (fresh is best, if using dried, 1/2 the amount)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce (Plus 2 tbsp soy sauce...Zaar won't let me post it like this)
2 teaspoons orange rind, grated
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (again, fresh is best, if not 1/2 the amount)
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, root peeled and minced
2 teaspoons hot chili oil

Steps:

  • Peel and devein the shrimp; cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Combine the shrimp, corn and next 9 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well.
  • Pour oil to a depth of 1 inch in a heavy saucepan; heat to 375 degrees. Drop shrimp mixture by tablespoonfuls into the hot oil; fry 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Do not crowd the fritters, cook in batches. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with sauce.
  • Sauce:.
  • Combine all ingredients; stir well.

SHRIMP FRITTERS WITH CORNICHON DRESSING



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely minced cornichons
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh tarragon
1 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 eggs, separated
8 ounces peeled and cleaned small shrimp (26/30 count), chopped
1 cup finely sliced scallions
1 cup small diced zucchini
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 jalapeno, minced
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
About 2/3 cup buttermilk
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the cornichon dressing: In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, cornichons, Dijon mustard, mustard powder, tarragon and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  • For the shrimp fritters: Heat about 1 1/2 inches vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 350 degrees F.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whip the egg whites to medium peaks; set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the shrimp, scallions, zucchini, garlic and jalapenos and set aside.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder and paprika in a medium bowl. Whisk in the egg yolks and enough of the buttermilk so the mixture is thick and not runny (adjust the amount accordingly). Season with salt and pepper. Fold the shrimp mixture into the batter, followed by the egg whites just to incorporate.
  • Drop the fritters into the oil in batches using a small scoop or spoon, about 1 tablespoon each. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes, then drain on paper towels. Immediately season with salt. Serve with the cornichon dressing.

ASIAN SHRIMP AND GINGER FRITTERS WITH SWEET CHILI DIPPING SAUCE



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These tasty morsels are always popular as an appetizer and team well with the sweet chili dipping sauce. Add more chilies to the sauce if you like it hot! You can obtain fish sauce (and also a sweet chili dipping sauce, if you prefer not to make your own) in an Asian food store. The fritters can also be served with my Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, posted separately.

Provided by Daydream

Categories     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 15-20 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined
2 1/2 cups coarse fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
1/2 cup cilantro leaf, chopped
1 egg
4 teaspoons fish sauce (nam pla)
vegetable oil (for deep frying, preferably peanut oil)
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup hot water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 kaffir lime, juiced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped hot red chile (or 1 teaspoon sambal oelek)

Steps:

  • Shrimp and Ginger Fritters: Place the breadcrumbs and coconut milk together in a bowl, and set aside.
  • Place the shrimp meat, ginger, cilantro, egg and fish sauce into a food processor bowl, and pulse until the mixture is combined.
  • It is important not to over-mix or otherwise it will turn into a paste!
  • Add the breadcrumbs, which by now should have absorbed all the coconut milk, and pulse until just blended.
  • Heat the vegetable oil over high heat, or to 350 degrees F (180 C) in a deep-fryer.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture into the hot oil, and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes.
  • Do this in batches.
  • As the fritters cook, remove from the oil with a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen paper, and keep warm in a low oven.
  • Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce: Place all ingredients in a blender and whizz until blended and sugar is dissolved.
  • Serve in a small bowl (it yields 1 cup) to accompany the Asian Shrimp and Ginger Fritters.

VIETNAMESE SHRIMP AND CRAB FRITTERS WITH CHILI-LIME SAUCE



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Categories     Fish     Ginger     Pepper     Shellfish     Appetizer     Fry     Halibut     Shrimp     Summer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes about 20 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

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

BEER BATTER SHRIMP FRITTERS



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Oh, how amazing this tastes. Fritters are made out of just about anything so why not seafood. This is made with a little twist by adding beer to the batter - it just couldn't be more perfect.

Provided by Donna Graffagnino

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c warm beer
1 c flour, all purpose
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 c shrimp, cleaned, deveined, chopped
cajun seasoning (tony chachere's)
1/2 c green onions and tops, chopped
1/4 c parsley, chopped
1/2 - 1 tsp garlic, minced

Steps:

  • 1. Mix beer, flour, cayenne, salt & black pepper together. Set aside for four (4) hours. I'm guessing at the measurements for the rest of the seasoning, so use less or more according to your taste.
  • 2. Put the chopped shrimp in a container and sprinkle some Cajun seasoning on them - toss them well to get them all coated. Cover and refrigerate until ready to add to batter.
  • 3. After four hours mix in the shrimp, green onions, parsley and garlic. *Tip: To test the batter for seasoning, mix up everything without the shrimp and just drop a little of the batter mixture into the hot oil. Taste and adjust if needed. If it's too spicy, add about 1/4 - 1/2 cup of both flour and beer to tame the heat, then take about 1/4 to 1/2 of the batter out and mix the shrimp into the remaining batter. Use reserved batter for something else like fish or onion rings.
  • 4. Over medium heat add about 2 inches of oil in a heavy skillet. Heat until oil just starts to shimmer, or to 350* on a candy thermometer.
  • 5. Drop by teaspoon size spoonfuls into the hot oil and cook until golden brown on both sides.
  • 6. Remove from oil and drain on paper towel lined plate. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with warmed https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/jam/orange-pepper-jelly.html?p=68, or Remoulade sauce, and lemon wedges. C'est ci bon!

CRUNCHY SHRIMP FRITTERS



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To make these super-tasty and summer-y fritters, juicy shrimp are poached in lemon water and then coated in a batter made with rice flour before being deep fried to golden brown perfection. The rice flour ensures an ultra-crisp coating with a side benefit of making this dish naturally gluten-free!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lemon, plus zest and wedges for serving
Kosher salt
12 ounces large unpeeled shrimp (about 10)
Vegetable oil, for frying
3/4 cup white rice flour (such as Bob's Red Mill), plus more as needed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup seltzer or club soda, plus more as needed
1 large egg, whisked
Tartar sauce

Steps:

  • Grate 1 teaspoon zest from lemon, then cut in half. Place both halves and 4 cups water in a saucepan; bring to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Add shrimp; return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain; let cool 15 minutes. Peel and cut into a 1/4-inch dice (about 1 1/2 cups).
  • Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°F. Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and lemon zest. Whisk seltzer and egg into dry ingredients. (Batter should have the consistency of thick honey. If too thick, add more seltzer; if too thin, add 1 tablespoon rice flour.) Stir in shrimp.
  • Working in batches, and using two tablespoons (one to scoop, one to scrape), drop batter in oil. Fry, turning occasionally, until cooked through and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to keep oil between 340° and 350°. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet; sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately with tartar sauce and lemon wedges and zest.

SHRIMP & CORN FRITTERS



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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Fry     Kid-Friendly     Corn

Yield 20 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup corn meal
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
12 oz cooked shrimp
1 corn cob, kernels cut off (or 3/4 cup frozen)
olive oil
1/4 red or orange bell pepper, diced
4 scallions, white & light green parts sliced thinly
(can also substitute chopped red onion)
1/4 cup fresh herbs, chopped (cilantro, mint, parsley)
1 egg
1/2 cup water (or mix of water and clam juice)
canola oil

Steps:

  • Chop the cooked shrimp. Place in a large mixing bowl. You can use either fresh or frozen corn for this recipe. You may choose to roast the corn, but it's not really necessary. If using corn on the cob, remove husks and silks, and then cut off the kernels Roast kernels in a skillet with a little olive oil and salt until lightly browned and caramelized. Add to the shrimp. To the skillet, add a little more oil if necessary, and lightly saute the chopped bell pepper and onion. Add to the shrimp and corn. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, corn meal, baking powder, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, add chopped herbs and water, and mix to combine. Pour into the flour mixture and stir well. Add more water if mixture is too stiff. Combine the batter with the shrimp and corn. Heat oil on medium-high in a large skillet to about 1/4 inch deep. Carefully drop mounded spoonfuls of batter into the oil, pressing down with the back of the spoon to spread into a 2 inch diameter fritters. Fry until browned, flip over, and brown the other side. About 3 to 5 minutes each side. Remove fritters to paper towel to drain oil. Serve with chutney or sauce of your choice.

SHRIMP AND CORN CAKE FRITTERS



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Make and share this Shrimp and Corn Cake Fritters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Crawfish

Time 15m

Yield 16 cakes, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (7 ounce) can corn, drained (reserve juice)
1/4 lb shrimp, chopped fine and dried well between paper towels
1/2 shallot, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup mesa cornflour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/16 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream, to top (optional)

Steps:

  • Over medium heat, in a medium sauté pan, heat the olive oil. Sauté the corn, shrimp, shallots, salt, and black pepper for 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and cream. Add the cornmeal, flours, baking powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and reserved corn juice. Mix until the batter is fully incorporated then gently fold in the corn.
  • Using a small amount of vegetable oil, heat a saute pan over medium-high heat. Spoon by heaping tablespoons of batter into the pan leaving a 1" space between the cakes. (You will need to do this in batches). Cook 2 minutes on the first side and flip over. Continue cooking for 1 minute and remove from the heat. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream.

ZUCCHINI AND SHRIMP FRITTERS



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield about 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 pound large or medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon Essence or Creole seasoning, plus more for dusting fritters, recipe follows
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped yellow onions
Pinch salt
3 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 pound fresh zucchini, grated using the small holes on a box grater
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Season the shrimp lightly with the Essence and set aside.
  • In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until the shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large pot or deep-fryer, heat the oil to 360 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, make the batter by whisking the eggs, milk, baking powder, salt, and cayenne. Add the flour 1/4 cup at a time, beating and incorporating until all is used and the batter is smooth. Stir in the parsley. Add the shrimp mixture and grated zucchini to the batter and fold to mix.
  • Using a small ice cream scoop measuring 1 1/2 tablespoons, drop the batter into the hot oil. When the fritters pop to the surface, roll them around with a slotted spoon in the oil to brown them evenly and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with additional Essence.
  • Serve hot.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
  • Published by William Morrow, 1993.

SHRIMP AND GRITS FRITTERS RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by Susan52

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup coarse-ground white grits, uncooked
4 cups water
1/2 tablespoon salt
2 5.2-ounce wheels Boursin herb cheese
1/2 -1 cup shrimp, shelled, deveined, cooked and chopped
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups panko or regular bread crumbs, or more as needed
1 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
8 ounces vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, cook grits, water and salt, as directed on package. Stir in Boursin cheese and cooked shrimp and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Place flour and bread crumbs in separate small bowls. In another small bowl, combine and whisk together milk and eggs to create the egg wash. Using your hands, shape shrimp mixture into 1-ounce balls about the size of a walnut (the mixture will not be firm, so work quickly-once dipped in the coatings, the balls will hold their shape better). Dip balls into egg wash, then into bread crumbs, then into flour. In a deep fryer or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high heat, then fry fritters until golden brown. Remove from oil with tongs or a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI AND SHRIMP FRITTERS



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These fritters are awesome. Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse from the Essence of Emeril. Use Miss Annie's recipe #22089 (or Bayou Blast).

Provided by Manami

Categories     Onions

Time 35m

Yield 60 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Season the shrimp lightly with the Essence and set aside.
  • In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until the shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • In a large pot or deep-fryer, heat the oil to 360°F.
  • In a large bowl, make the batter by whisking the eggs, milk, baking powder, salt and cayenne.
  • Add the flour 1/4 of a cup at a time, beating and incorporating until all is used and the batter is smooth.
  • Stir in the parsley.
  • Add the shrimp mixture and grated zucchini to the batter and fold to mix.
  • Using a small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon measuring 1-1/2 tablespoons, drop the batter into the hot oil.
  • 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.
  • Drain on paper towels and season with additional Essence.
  • Serve hot.

SHRIMP FRITTERS



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients:
3/4 lb raw tiger shrimp, peeled and cut into chunks
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs
spicy honey drizzle recipe found here
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Directions: 1. Preheat oil to 350°F. 2. Place shrimp, green onions and garlic into a large mixing bowl and toss together. Set Aside. 3. Pour water into medium pot and add butter and salt and bring to a boil. 4. Once mixture has come to a boil, add flour and quickly stir with a wooden spoon, until dough forms. Continue to stir over medium heat, for about 3 minutes. 5. Place dough into a stand mixer fixed with a paddle attachment and run on medium speed, allowing steam to escape. 6. Once most of the steam has disappeared add the egg, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. 7. Fold pepper into the pate a choux (the doughy/battery mixture). 8. Fold the shrimp mixture into the pate a choux until fully incorporated. 9. Once oil is hot, add tablespoon sized balls of the shrimp mixture into the oil (you'll have to do this in batches); make sure not to crowd the pan/fryer. 10. Fry each fritter for 4 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway if necessary. Drain on a paper towel and season lightly with salt. Serve immediately with spicy honey drizzle.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, large shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
  • Clean the shrimp thoroughly before cooking.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough.
  • Use a light touch when mixing the batter, or the fritters will be tough.
  • Fry the fritters in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Shrimp fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be served as a main course with a side of rice or vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your shrimp fritters are crispy, flavorful, and sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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