Crispy Shrimp Fritters Food

SHRIMP FRITTERS

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients (except the oil) in a bowl and mix well.
• The mixture might seem very dry at first, but eventually, it will become slightly watery.
• Heat up a wok with enough oil for shallow-frying. As soon as the oil is fully heated, lower it to medium heat. Use a tablespoon to scoop up a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and gently drop it into the wok. Repeat the same until the oil is 80% filled with the shrimp fritters (you will have to fry in 2-3 batches depending on the size of your wok).
• Turn the shrimp fritters over and fry until both sides are golden brown. Dish out with a strainer, draining excess oil by laying the shrimp fritters on a dish lined with paper towels. Serve immediately with your favorite chili sauce.

SHRIMP FRITTERS WITH CORNICHON DRESSING

Steps:

• For the cornichon dressing: In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, cornichons, Dijon mustard, mustard powder, tarragon and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the shrimp fritters: Heat about 1 1/2 inches vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 350 degrees F.
• In a small mixing bowl, whip the egg whites to medium peaks; set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the shrimp, scallions, zucchini, garlic and jalapenos and set aside.
• Whisk together the flour, baking powder and paprika in a medium bowl. Whisk in the egg yolks and enough of the buttermilk so the mixture is thick and not runny (adjust the amount accordingly). Season with salt and pepper. Fold the shrimp mixture into the batter, followed by the egg whites just to incorporate.
• Drop the fritters into the oil in batches using a small scoop or spoon, about 1 tablespoon each. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes, then drain on paper towels. Immediately season with salt. Serve with the cornichon dressing.

SHRIMP FRITTERS

Steps:

• Coarsely chop shrimp, set aside.
• Beat flour and next 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
• Stir in shrimp, onion, and next 3 ingredients; cover and chill 2 hours.
• Pour oil to a depth of 5 inches into a Dutch oven.
• When oil is hot, drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, and fry, in batches, 5 minutes or until golden.
• Drain fritters on paper towels.

UKOY (SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE FRITTERS)

Steps:

• Combine together batter ingredients. Mix until smooth. Stir in bean sprouts, tofu, green onions and shrimp.
• Heat oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. Scoop two large spoonful of mixture in hot oil; flatten with the back of the spoon. Fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 5 minutes. Drain.
• Repeat process until all mixture has been used.
• Serve with vinegar garlic dipping sauce.

CRISPY SHRIMP FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the shrimp with water to cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove shrimp as soon as the water starts to boil and set aside the shrimp, saving 1 cup of the cooking water to cool. Once Shrimp is cool, cover and refrigerate.
• Combine the flour, parsley, scallions and pimento pepper a bowl or a food processor. Add a pinch of salt and the cooled cooking water. Mix or process well until you obtain a consistency like a thick pancake batter. Cover and refrigerate for about an 1 hour.
• Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator and mince finely. The pieces should be the size of coffee grounds. Remove the batter from the refrigerator, add the shrimp, mix well.
• Pour the olive oil to a depth of about 1 inch into a heavy sauté pan and heat over high heat. Add about 1 tablespoon of the batter to the oil for each fritter, using the back of the spoon, immediately flatten the batter into a round 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Do not crowd the pan.
• Fry, turning once, for about 1 minute on each side, or until the fritters are golden and very crisp.
• Using a slotted spoon, lift out the fritters, holding them briefly over the pan to allow the excess oil to drain, and transfer to an ovenproof platter lined with paper towels to drain further.
• Keep the fritters warm in a low oven. Fry the rest of the batter in the same way, keeping the oil very hot before frying more fritters.
• When all the fritters are fried, arrange them on a platter and serve immediately.

CRUNCHY SHRIMP FRITTERS

Steps:

• Grate 1 teaspoon zest from lemon, then cut in half. Place both halves and 4 cups water in a saucepan; bring to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Add shrimp; return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain; let cool 15 minutes. Peel and cut into a 1/4-inch dice (about 1 1/2 cups).
• Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°F. Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and lemon zest. Whisk seltzer and egg into dry ingredients. (Batter should have the consistency of thick honey. If too thick, add more seltzer; if too thin, add 1 tablespoon rice flour.) Stir in shrimp.
• Working in batches, and using two tablespoons (one to scoop, one to scrape), drop batter in oil. Fry, turning occasionally, until cooked through and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to keep oil between 340° and 350°. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet; sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately with tartar sauce and lemon wedges and zest.

UKOY RECIPE - FILIPINO SHRIMP FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt and ground pepper. Add the water and whisk together until well-blended and smooth. Stir in annatto/achuete powder to the mixture and mix well until color is evenly distributed.
• Add 1 cup shrimps and grated sweet potato in the mixture and lightly stir to distribute.
• Heat oil in a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Fill a small saucer evenly with about 2-3 tablespoon of the mixture and add 2-3 more shrimps on top. Gently tilt the saucer to slide the mixture into the hot oil and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown.
• Transfer the deep-fried ukoy in a plate lined with paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
• Serve while still hot with spiced vinegar.

FILIPINO SHRIMP FRITTERS (UKOY OR OKOY)

Steps:

• Mix together in a bowl the flour, corn starch, egg, garlic, water, fish sauce and pepper. Mix it very well and make sure it's free from lumps and set aside.
• Wash and peel the sweet potato and carrots then grate it but in you do not have a grater, slice thinly as you can. Then slice the green onions.
• Add the sweet potato, green onions, carrots and shrimp into the batter mixture and mix well.
• In a frying pan, heat oil just enough to deep fry 2 fritters at a time. Using a slotted spoon, scoop Vege-shrimp batter allowing excess batter to drip off and place in a pan like mini pancakes, frying each side until crispy and lightly brown.
• Once cooked, drain each Ukoy fritters on a paper towel to get rid excess oil.
• Prepare the vinegar dip by mixing the last 7 ingredients and mix well, transfer in small bowl and serve warm.

CRISPY MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH INDIAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place the ginger, chilies and cilantro in a food processor and process them until everything is finely minced, scraping down the bowl as needed.
• Put the mixture into a small work bowl and add the shrimp; mix and stir well until the shrimp are well-coated.
• Add the turmeric and mix, making sure the shrimp are again well-coated.
• Cover or wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 3 hours.
• When ready to cook, remove the shrimp from the refrigerator, mix in the salt, and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
• Put about 1/3 of the Cream of Rice (use a little if not enough to coat all the shrimp) in a medium-sized plastic bag (do not use all the Cream of Rice at once or the marinade on the shrimp will make it too moist to coat the shrimp evenly).
• Pour enough oil into a small, deep saucepan to cover 6 of the shrimp completely at one time and begin to heat the oil until hot enough to fry the shrimp.
• While the oil is heating, put 6 shrimp into the plastic bag, close the bag, and toss to coat evenly with the Cream of Rice.
• Place the shrimp on a slotted spoon and ease them into the hot oil; they should sizzle immediately.
• Turn after 1 minute and fry for another minute, or until evenly golden.
• Remove the shrimp to paper towels to absorb any excess oil, and repeat the process with another 1/4 cup Cream of Rice and 6 shrimp.
• Repeat the process one more time with the last 6 shrimp, then serve, garnished with lemon wedges.

UKOY RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, mix together grated green papaya and grated squash. Set aside.
• In a different mixing bowl. Mix together cornstarch, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
• Add water gradually while whisking until smooth and no traces of flour left. Tip in achuete powder and mix until fully incorporated.
• Heat cooking oil using a deep frying pan over medium high heat.
• In a small plate or saucer, pour a 2-3 tbsp of batter and then place 1 cup of grated papaya and calabasa.
• Place 2 -3 pieces of onion slices then add 1 large shrimp or 5-6 small shrimps on top. Lastly, pour another 2 - 3 tbsp of batter on top.
• When oil is hot enough, slide the ukoy gently into the frying pan and try to anchor the batter with a spatula so it won't spread out.
• Cook each side for 4 minutes or until golden and crispy. Repeat the process until you finish all the batter and papaya. Serve and enjoy. Bon Appetit!

UKOY

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine shredded papaya and about 1 tablespoon salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes and using hands, squeeze to dispel juices. Rinse under cold running water and squeeze to remove excess liquid.
• In a large bowl, combine egg, cornstarch, flour, water, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until well-blended and smooth.
• Add papaya, kalabasa, shallots and green onion to batter and stir to combine.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat about 2-inch of oil until hot.
• On a large spoon, place about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture and press 1 to 2 shrimps on top.
• Gently slide mixture into the hot oil and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp. Cook in batches as necessary.
• Remove from heat and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Serve hot with spiced vinegar dip.

CRISPY PRAWN FRITTERS

Steps:

• Shell prawns, leaving each with the tail portion. Cut them from the back, remove intestines and wash well. Pat dry.
• Season prawns with seasoning and leave aside for 30 minutes.
• Put batter ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Add in water slowly and stir gently until a smooth batter is formed. Keep in fridge for 30 minutes 10 mins before using remove from fridge.
• Heat up the oil. Held prawn by the tail and dip into batter to coat prawn, deep-fry until golden brown. The frying time is about 3 minutes. Dish up and drain well.