SEAFOOD FRITTERS WITH MARMALADE DIPPING SAUCE

SEAFOOD FRITTERS WITH MARMALADE DIPPING SAUCE image

Provided by Barbara Miller

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 lb baby shrimp, thawed and diced small
1 lb cod or your favorite white fish, cooked and diced small
1 large egg
1/3 c coconut milk, mixed well
1 1/3 c cups regular flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/3 tsp all spice or five spice powder
1/4 c minced onion
1/4 c red bell pepper, diced small
1/2 tsp celery seeds or salt
3 Tbsp cilantro chopped or parsley
1 tsp lime zest
MARMALADE DIPPING SAUCE
3/4 c mayonnaise not miracle whip
3/4 c orange marmalade jam
1 large lime, juiced and zested
1 tsp lime zest
3 Tbsp cilantro, chopped small or parsley
1 Tbsp red bell pepper, chopped small
2 Tbsp red onion, minced small
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cracked pepper
1/2 t tsp five spice powder or allspice powder
4 large limes, cut into wedges for garnish

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients and let them rest in fridge for 15 minutes up to an hour.
2. Heat cooking oil to 360 degrees. Using a small scoop, drop in small batches in the oil, turning as needed to assure they cook evenly.
3. Remove in three to five minutes when lightly browned. Cool, season with salt and pepper or your favorite spice such as Old Bay and serve with dipping sauce.
4. FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE: Combine all the ingredients and refrigerate for at least an hour. Now you are ready to dip your fabulous fritters into your divine dipping sauce and enjoy!