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.

Parwiz Qaderi
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These fritters were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.


MD Shakib Akndo
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These fritters were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Ranu Mia
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I've never had zucchini fritters before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were so good!


maryam mohammadi
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These fritters were a great way to use up some leftover zucchini. They were easy to make and very tasty.


MALAK YAQUB
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I love these fritters! They're so versatile. I've served them as an appetizer, main course, and even a snack.


Justin Menuba
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These fritters were the perfect appetizer for my party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Antonio Wells
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fritters turned out really dry. Maybe I didn't add enough moisture to the batter.


Waste Days
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These fritters were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Elizabeth Jergens
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I made these fritters for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Silas Sunday
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These fritters were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.


Shifat Akondo
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I've never had zucchini fritters before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were so good! I'll definitely be making them again.


Ricky Holtsclaw
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These fritters were a great way to use up some leftover zucchini. They were easy to make and very tasty.


Mahnoor Razzaqe
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these fritters. The zucchini and shrimp complemented each other perfectly.


Liyah_cheezy_cheezy0
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These fritters were amazing! The perfect balance of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making them again.


shakib mia
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I followed the recipe exactly but my fritters didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected. Maybe I didn't mix the batter well enough.


Emari weaver
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These fritters were a little bland for my taste, but they had a nice texture.


Hack Hacker
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I've made these fritters several times now and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up zucchini and they're so versatile. I've served them as an appetizer, main course, and even a snack.


Abdulrahman Babangida
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These fritters were easy to make and turned out great! I served them with a dipping sauce and they were a big hit.


Jim Kuell
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but these fritters were delicious! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the shrimp added a nice flavor.


Rehan Bhai
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These fritters were a hit at my last party! The combination of zucchini and shrimp is perfect, and the fritters are so light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.