Shrimp Fritters: an easy and quick appetizer you’ll love

These Shrimp Fritters are everything you want in a delicious, savory appetizer. The ingredients are quick to throw together, and the fritters are easy to cook.  In each bite, you get crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.

The batter is filled with chopped carrots, scallions, and bean sprouts, but you can add any other vegetable you have on hand. The whole shrimp on top is what makes these Shrimp Fritters something special. Make them next time you have guests over, they will definitely be impressed!

How To Fry Shrimp Fritters 

Because the Shrimp Fritters are shallow fried, you don’t need a special deep-frying machine. A cast iron skillet works excellent for this purpose. If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, you can use a Dutch oven. Whatever cooking vessel you use, it needs to have a thick base, as this will ensure even heating. Higher sides also helps, as you need about 1 ½ inches of oil.

How To Make Crispy Shrimp Fritters 

You want these Shrimp Fritters to be crispy… no wants a soggy fritter. This is where oil temperature becomes important. If it’s too hot, the Shrimp Fritters will burn before they’re cooked through. If the oil is too cold, they will absorb too much oil and will then become soggy.

How to store Shrimp Fritters 

These Shrimp Fritters are best served hot and fresh. And they’re not very good when reheated (they will lose their crispy texture!). What you can do, is make the batter ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Cover with plastic wrap and make sure that the plastic touches the surface of the batter to prevent a skin from forming.

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together the flour, yeast, salt, sugar, baking powder, and turmeric powder.

Add the dried shrimp and stir to mix.

Add the water and mix well.

Add the chopped vegetables and gently fold to mix.

Warm oil (enough oil for shallow frying) in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Place a large spoon in the warm oil. Add a generous amount of the batter while lowering the spoon into the oil. Carefully place a shrimp on top.

Fry the fritters until golden on one side. Use a spoon to carefully flip the fritters.

Continue to fry until both sides are golden and the shrimp fritters are cooked through.

Recipe Tips and Notes

– Don’t overcrowd the pan. If there are too many fritters cooking in the pan, it will be harder to flip them over, and they might cook unevenly.

– Use a neutral oil for frying. Peanut, canola, and sunflower are all good options.

– These Shrimp Fritters taste great with any of your favorite sauces. Try them with lemon aioli, sweet chili sauce, or even a simple Greek yogurt dip.