Name: Shrimp and Corn Fritters
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste; ¾ cup corn flour, such as Bob's Red Mill; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; 1 large egg; 1 cup buttermilk; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 red or green jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped; ½ pound small shrimp, peeled, deveined, coarsely chopped; 1½ cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn); ¾ cup grated cheddar (about 3 ounces); Grapeseed or canola oil (for frying); Lemon wedges (for serving)

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Bursting with fresh corn and a hint of spice, these summery fritters take inspiration from the Southern classic shrimp and grits.

Recipe information

Total Time
45 minutes
Yield
4 Servings

Ingredients

¾ cup sour cream

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste

¾ cup corn flour, such as Bob's Red Mill

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

1 large egg

1 cup buttermilk

4 scallions, thinly sliced

1 red or green jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped

½ pound small shrimp, peeled, deveined, coarsely chopped

1½ cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn)

¾ cup grated cheddar (about 3 ounces)

Grapeseed or canola oil (for frying)

Lemon wedges (for serving)

Preparation

Step 1
Whisk together sour cream, lemon juice, and ¼ tsp. salt; set aside for serving.
Step 2
Whisk flour, baking powder, Old Bay seasoning, and ½ tsp. salt in a large bowl. Whisk egg and buttermilk in a medium bowl, then add to dry ingredients and stir to combine. Stir in scallions, jalapeño, shrimp, corn, and cheese.
Step 3
Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Working in batches and adding more oil in between, drop ¼-cupfuls corn mixture into skillet, flattening slightly, and cook until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to paper towels to drain; season with salt and serve immediately with sour cream sauce and lemon wedges alongside.

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