Corn and Shrimp Fritters Recipe

When you are searching for unique, flavorful, and savory food, this is the one to stop on. This family friendly Corn and Shrimp Fritters recipe is a keeper. Corn and Shrimp Fritters is a dish that is delightful and delicious. These fritters are easy to make and the family is going to love them. You could also make these for appetizers or snacks on game days.

These Corn and Shrimp Fritters are savory, spicy, and so good, it will be hard to stop eating them.

Corn and Shrimp Fritters are a unique dinner that you can serve your family and know they will be satisfied when they leave the table. Go ahead and try these fritters out. You will be pleasantly surprised.

The combination of these ingredients is one that is going to stay in your memory, and you will be asked for these time and again.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

There are many reasons why you will love this quick Corn and Shrimp Fritters recipe. 

• It is easy to make these Corn and Shrimp Fritters.

• They taste great, and the family is going to love them.

• You could vary the amount of spice to suit your tastes.
• These fritters will remind you of down-home goodness.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

This easy Corn and Shrimp Fritters recipe for beginners is easy to make and uses only a handful of ingredients, most of which are already in your refrigerator or pantry.

• Cooked shrimp chopped
• Hushpuppy mix with onion
• Chunky salsa
• Large egg
• Green onions chopped
• Frozen corn
• Creole seasoning
• Oil for frying

Go ahead and increase or decrease the spiciness and heat of these. Make it to suit the taste buds in your family.

You can increase the spiciness in several ways. One approach is to add serrana, jalapeño, or other peppers that create the heat level you desire. Alternatively, you can add chili paste to the recipe or a combination of cayenne pepper, red chili powder, or smoked paprika to produce that warm feeling. Finally, adding some store-bought Cajun or Creole seasoning will do the trick as well. Finally, if you want additional onion taste, you could add more green onions to the batter for another layer of flavor.

If you want to make your hushpuppies from scratch, try this homemade hushpuppy recipe.

How to make Corn and Shrimp Fritters

I consider this a simple and my best Corn and Shrimp Fritters recipe. It uses basic ingredients, including store-bought mixes, so it is extremely easy to make at home.

Step 1. Heat several inches of oil in a deep-sided skillet to 350 degrees. 

Step 2. Combine all of the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl, and allow to rest for 2-3 minutes. 

Step 3. Drop the batter by the spoonful into the heated oil, and cook until golden brown. 

Step 4. Drain the fritters on a paper towel-lined plate, and serve. 

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Tips for Success

The easiest way to make this healthy Corn and Shrimp Fritters recipe version is to buy frozen shrimp that is pre-cooked, deveined, and shelled. If you take that approach, be sure to thaw the shrimp ahead of time. Run them under cold water or soak them in water if you forget to thaw them.

I prefer to cook the shrimp myself, though I often buy the shrimp deveined and shelled since I do not enjoy cleaning the shrimp myself.

Be sure to use vegetable, canola, or peanut oil when frying your simple Corn and Shrimp Fritters recipe meal. Each of those oils has neutral flavors, meaning they do not alter the taste of the food, and they have high smoke points. A high smoke point helps avoid filling your kitchen and home with smoke when you fry your Corn and Shrimp Fritters.

Storage & Reheating

When it comes to storing your Corn and Shrimp Fritters, there are a couple of methods. You can place them in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for 2 days. Or, you could wrap them tightly in foil or plastic and store them in the refrigerator.

If you want to freeze your Corn and Shrimp Fritters, I suggest placing them on a tray lined with parchment paper before setting them in the freezer for two hours. After that, place them into a freezer-safe container and store them in the freezer for 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before you fry them.

If you have leftover Corn and Shrimp Fritters and want to reheat them, you can place them on a baking tray and stick them in a preheated 350°F oven for 5 to 8 minutes. You could also place them in a microwave for 30 to 60 seconds to reheat to the desired temperature.

Serving Suggestions

Corn and Shrimp Fritters can be a bit greasy, so among our homemade Corn and Shrimp Fritters recipe ideas is to let the fritters rest on paper towels or a clean dishcloth for a minute or two after removing them from the pan. Doing so allows the excess oil to drain off the fritters and become absorbed by the paper towel or cloth.

Notes

Like some other recipes, this Corn and Shrimp Fritters is simple and allows me to make a meal in a limited amount of time. If I’m making it on the weekend or when I have more time, then I’ll make my hushpuppies from scratch and use fresh shrimp.

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