Shrimp Accra (Caribbean Fritters)

Description

Delicious fritters from the Caribbean. Perfectly succulent shrimp tossed in a perfectly seasoned batter and fried to perfection. 

Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp (shelled, deveined, head cut off)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 small onion, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 pimento pepper, diced finely
  • 1 stalk green onion, sliced finely
  • 1 sprig thyme (remove leaves from stem)
  • hot pepper, such as scotch bonnet, finely chopped (use disposable gloves) (optional)
  • 1 cup warm water
  • oil for frying
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare shrimp by washing, shelling, deveining, and cutting head off. Once this is done, cut each shrimp into 2-3 pieces. Set aside.
  2. 2
    Mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Add onion, garlic, pimento, green onion, thyme, and hot pepper (optional)--stir until well combined. Add the shrimp and stir to combine.
  3. 3
    Gradually add water and mix until a nice thick consistency has been reached. It should be almost like pancake batter. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 mins in fridge.
  4. 4
    Heat oil in a pot over medium high heat (temp should be 325F-360F). Once hot, scoop about 2-3 tbsp of batter and drop into hot oil. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Do not overcrowd pot. Once cooked, drain on paper towel.
  5. 5
    Let fried accra rest for 5 minutes, then serve with your favourite dipping sauce!
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