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.

Waseem Ijaz
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These fritters were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Ramadan Shaker
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These fritters were a great way to use up some leftover zucchini and shrimp. They were easy to make and turned out really tasty.


Irfan Hero
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I loved the combination of zucchini and shrimp in these fritters. They were really tasty.


Naresh Pradhan
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These fritters were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.


Hosam Abshra
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These fritters were a great appetizer for my party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


ADRIANNA Estada
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These fritters were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll drain them on paper towels next time.


Ogboriamudo Useh Esther
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I had a hard time finding zucchini blossoms. I ended up using regular zucchini and the fritters still turned out great.


Che Princely
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These fritters were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Rutty Jony
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I loved the crispy texture of these fritters. The zucchini and shrimp were also cooked perfectly.


Justin Stewart
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These fritters were a great way to use up some leftover zucchini and shrimp. They were easy to make and turned out really tasty.


Jennifer Ducharme
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These fritters were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Shankar Tiwari
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These fritters were a bit greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them instead of frying them next time.


M mm
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I had a hard time getting the fritters to stay together. I think I might have added too much zucchini. I'll try again with less zucchini next time.


birbal chauhan
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These fritters were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


olubunmi ogunfolaji
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I wasn't sure how these fritters would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really tasty and my family loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


Intezar Khan
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These fritters were delicious! The zucchini and shrimp were perfectly cooked and the fritters were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.


Sharon Grandberry
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I've made these fritters several times now and they always turn out great. They're a great way to use up leftover zucchini and shrimp.


Ahmed Shady
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These zucchini and shrimp fritters were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.