Shrimp Fritters With Tomato Sauce

These crispy shrimp fritters offer a delightful texture contrast with their airy, fluffy interior and crunchy exterior. Made by folding chopped cooked shrimp into a light egg-white batter, they are pan-fried to golden perfection. The accompanying tomato sauce is simple yet flavorful, featuring sauted onions, garlic, and green chilies simmered until rich and aromatic. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a festive appetizer, or a light lunch. The combination of sweet shrimp and tangy tomato sauce creates a satisfying meal that feels both comforting and elegant. Serve immediately while hot for the best experience.

Cooking Method: Frying, Sautéing

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 77.4

Description

These crispy shrimp fritters offer a delightful texture contrast with their airy, fluffy interior and crunchy exterior. Made by folding chopped cooked shrimp into a light egg-white batter, they are pan-fried to golden perfection. The accompanying tomato sauce is simple yet flavorful, featuring sauted onions, garlic, and green chilies simmered until rich and aromatic. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a festive appetizer, or a light lunch. The combination of sweet shrimp and tangy tomato sauce creates a satisfying meal that feels both comforting and elegant. Serve immediately while hot for the best experience.

Ingredients

2 tablespoon Olive oil
1 md Onion, chopped
1 Clove Garlic, peeled and minced
10 oz Canned tomatoes, minced
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
4 large Eggs, separated
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Celery salt
2 ts Parsley flakes
2 tbsp Flour
1 cup Cooked chopped shrimp
1/2 cup Oil for frying

Directions

1
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add chopped onion and minced garlic; saut until translucent and fragrant.
3
Stir in minced tomatoes, green chilies, salt, and pepper.
4
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
5
In a small clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
6
In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with salt, celery salt, parsley flakes, and flour until combined.
7
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture.
8
Fold the cooked chopped shrimp into the batter until just incorporated.
9
Heat oil for frying in a deep skillet or deep fat fryer to 375 degrees F (191C).
10
Drop batter by 1/4 cup scoops into the hot oil, frying a few at a time.
11
Fry fritters until golden brown on all sides.
12
Remove fritters and drain on paper towels.
13
Serve shrimp fritters hot with the prepared tomato sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 77.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.5g12%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 2.6g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Ensure the shrimp are fully cooked and cooled before adding to the batter to prevent the fritters from becoming too dense or watery.

For a spicier sauce, increase the amount of green chilies or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

The tomato sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated. It thickens as it cools, so add a splash of water if needed when reheating.

Serve immediately after frying for the best texture. Leftover fritters can be reheated in an oven at 350F for 10 minutes to restore crispiness.

Keywords: shrimp, fritters, tomato sauce, crispy, seafood, appetizer, dinner, easy, american, pan-fried, garlic, onion, eggs, chilies, comfort food

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