Description
Crispy Shrimp Fritters with Lime Mayonnaise offer a delightful combination of crunchy, golden-brown bites paired with a tangy and creamy lime-infused dipping sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal, these shrimp fritters are quick to prepare and packed with fresh flavors from lime zest and green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
Fritters
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cornmeal (can substitute with breadcrumbs)
- 2 large eggs (can substitute with flax eggs for vegan)
- 2 scallions (green onions), chopped (can use chives instead)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest (can substitute with lemon zest)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pepper (adjust to taste)
- Cooking oil, for frying (such as vegetable or canola oil)
Lime Mayonnaise
- 1 cup mayonnaise (use vegan mayo for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Chop the shrimp into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Mix Fritter Ingredients: Combine the cornmeal, eggs, chopped green onions, lime zest, salt, and pepper with the chopped shrimp. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
- Heat Oil: In a skillet, heat a generous amount of cooking oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Fry Fritters: Drop spoonfuls of the shrimp mixture into the hot oil, flattening slightly with the back of the spoon. Fry each fritter for about 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain Excess Oil: Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked fritters from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Prepare Lime Mayonnaise: In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until well combined and smooth.
- Serve: Plate the warm shrimp fritters and serve alongside the lime mayonnaise for dipping, enjoying the crispy texture and zesty flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute shrimp with finely chopped hearts of palm or artichoke hearts and use flax eggs and vegan mayonnaise.
- Adjust lime juice in the mayonnaise to your desired level of tanginess.
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature to avoid greasy fritters; it should sizzle when the batter is dropped in.
- Can be served as an appetizer or light main dish with a fresh salad.
- Leftover fritters can be reheated in a skillet to maintain crispiness.
