CRUNCHY SHRIMP FRITTERS
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
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.
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Sarah Loving
[email protected]These fritters were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili powder next time.
Shiny Star
[email protected]These fritters were easy to make and they turned out delicious. I used a mix of shrimp and crab and they were amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Markus Thomsen
[email protected]I made these fritters for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicious shrimp flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
shan ali panhwar
[email protected]These fritters were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.
Khamari Neeson
[email protected]These fritters were easy to make and they turned out great. I used frozen shrimp and they still turned out delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Mazhar Ch
[email protected]I made these fritters for my family and they loved them! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicious shrimp flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
Hamim Al arnaby
[email protected]These fritters were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would use less oil next time.
Mahanoor Shah
[email protected]These fritters were easy to make and they turned out delicious. I used fresh shrimp and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Cal Cal
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the fritters turned out great. They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicious shrimp flavor. I served them with a dipping sauce made from mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice.
Ban Zamer
[email protected]These fritters were delicious! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the batter was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
AN ALL AMERICAN CARTEL LLC
[email protected]I've made these fritters several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
dragon ink
[email protected]These shrimp fritters were a hit at my party! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicious shrimp flavor. I will definitely be making these again.