Description
Crispy golden Shrimp and Vegetable Fritters bring Caribbean street food magic to your kitchen. Packed with zesty flavors and irresistible texture, you’ll savor every crunchy bite of this delightful seafood appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 cup small shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green beans
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Dry Ingredients and Liquids:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3/4 cup water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Gather and chop all seafood and vegetable ingredients into uniform, small pieces to ensure even cooking and balanced texture.
- Create a light batter by whisking flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until completely smooth and lump-free.
- Incorporate beaten egg and water into the dry ingredients, stirring gently to create a consistent, silky mixture.
- Fold shrimp, bean sprouts, carrots, green beans, and green onions into the batter, coating each ingredient thoroughly and evenly.
- Preheat a large skillet with oil to 350°F, ensuring the temperature is consistent for optimal frying results.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, maintaining space between each fritter to prevent sticking.
- Fry each fritter for 2-3 minutes per side, rotating when the edges turn golden brown and crispy edges develop.
- Transfer fried fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispness.
- Allow fritters to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to help them set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Drain bean sprouts thoroughly to prevent soggy fritters and ensure a crispy texture.
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and optimal protein content.
- Adjust spice levels by adding chili flakes or hot sauce to the batter for extra kick.
- Make gluten-free by substituting regular flour with almond or rice flour for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg