Ingredients
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To create these scrumptious fritters, gather the following ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl.
- Whisk eggs and buttermilk in another bowl until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Fold in corn, shrimp, and green onions.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry spoonfuls of batter until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs or spices of your choice.
- Leftover fritters can be reheated in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-containing
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg