ZUCCHINI AND SHRIMP FRITTERS

Zucchini and Shrimp Fritters image

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.