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When it comes to indulging in delectable seafood delights, Seafood Fritters are a match made in culinary heaven. These crispy and flavorful morsels offer a tantalizing combination of succulent seafood and a delightful crunchy exterior. Whether served as an appetizer, snack or even a main course, shrimp and lobster fritters are sure to elevate any dining experience to a whole new level.
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Seafood fritters are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. The process of crafting these culinary masterpieces begins with the careful selection of fresh, high-quality seafood. Shrimp, seafood mix, and tender lobster meat are combine with a harmonious blend of aromatic herbs and spices. This mixture is then gently fold into a light batter.
The fritters are carefully drop into hot oil, which transforms them into crispy, golden-brown delights. The frying process locks in the succulence of the seafood, while also creating the tender interior and the crispy exterior.
Seafood fritters can be a tantalizing appetizer, accompany by zesty dipping sauces like aioli, tartar sauce, or spicy mango salsa. For a more substantial meal, fritters can be nestle on a bed of fresh greens and drizzle with citrus vinaigrette for a burst of freshness.
What are Seafood Fritters made of?
Seafood Fritters is made from shrimp seafood mix and lobster as (main ingredients) onion, flour, green onion, thyme, bell peppers, powder season, water, and baking powder (optional).
Can I substitute ingredients?
Yes, you can use any seafood of choice: codfish, white fish, or couch.
Do you need eggs?
No egg is needed for this recipe.
Do you cook the Seafood?
No, coming for the shrimp and lobster is necessary.
What ingredients you will need?
Seafood – I use shrimp, lobster, and seafood medley.
Herb and Spices – Scotch Bonnet Pepper, Thyme, and green onion were use.
Dry ingredients – All-purpose flour, baking powder Powder Seasoning – For additional flavor such as black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, complete season, black pepper, and white pepper. It’s okay to omit some of these seasons.
Oil – Vegetable or coconut oil for frying
Bell peppers – I use green, yellow, and red optional vegetables but grate for color
Liquid – Water was use to make the batter.
How to make Seafood Fritters?
Step 1
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, black pepper, salt, complete seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and white pepper in a mixing bowl.
Step 2
Gently fold in the chopped seafood mix, shrimp, lobster, bell peppers, onion, thyme, green onion, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme leaves and chopped parsley.
Step 3
Gradually add water or milk to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Heat oil in a skillet or frying pan on medium to low heat. Using a spoon or a small scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of the fritter batter into the hot oil. Be cautious not to overcrowd the skillet.
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The Recipe:
Seafood Fritters
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serving: 6-8
Prep time : 45 mintues
Ingredients
• 2 Cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 Cup sweet dice onion
• 2 Chopped Green onion
• 1/4 Cup dice bell green peppers
• 1/4 Cup dice yellow bell pepper
• 1/4 Cup red bell pepper
• 1 Slice Scotch bonnet pepper
• 5 Sprig thyme leaves
• 1 Cup chopped shrimp
• 1 lobster tail lobster chopped
• Oil for frying
• 1 Cup seafood medley
• 6 Teaspoon baking powder
• 1 Teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Cup water or milk
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 Teaspoon Complete season
• 1/2 Teaspoon Onion powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon White pepper
• 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
Dipping sauce
• 2 tablespoons Mayo
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Smoke paprika
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha
• 1 tablespoon Sweet chili
Instructions
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, black pepper, salt, complete seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and white pepper in a mixing bowl.
Gently fold in the chopped seafood medley, shrimp, lobster, bell peppers, onion, thyme, green onion, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme leaves and chopped parsley.
Gradually add water or milk to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined.
Heat oil in a skillet or frying pan on medium to low heat. Using a spoon or a small scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of the fritter batter into the hot oil. Be cautious not to overcrowd the skillet.
Fry the fritters for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Use a slotted spoon or thong to remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve the seafood fritters hot, with your favorite dipping sauce such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, aioli, or sweet chili sauce.
