Shrimp And Zucchini Fritters With Yogurt Sauce Recipes

ZUCCHINI AND SHRIMP FRITTERS

Steps:

• Season the shrimp lightly with the Essence and set aside.
• In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
• Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, 2-3 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until the shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes.
• Set aside to cool.
• In a large pot or deep-fryer, heat the oil to 360°F.
• In a large bowl, make the batter by whisking the eggs, milk, baking powder, salt and cayenne.
• Add the flour 1/4 of a cup at a time, beating and incorporating until all is used and the batter is smooth.
• Stir in the parsley.
• Add the shrimp mixture and grated zucchini to the batter and fold to mix.
• Using a small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon measuring 1-1/2 tablespoons, drop the batter into the hot oil.
• When the fritters pop to the surface, roll them around with a slotted spoon in the oil to brown them on all side, about 3 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels and season with additional Essence.
• Serve hot.

SHRIMP AND ZUCCHINI FRITTERS WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Spread grated zucchini out on a clean kitchen towel (preferably NOT a paper towel, as they are too fragile) with a pinch of salt sprinkled on top. Allow to sit for 5 minutes for liquid to be released.
• Using the kitchen towel, squeeze out as much liquid from the grated zucchini as possible.
• While you are waiting for the zucchini to sit, mix together all ingredients for yogurt sauce. Set aside.
• Combine squeezed out zucchini, chopped shrimp (1/2 lb.), 2 eggs, panko breadcrumbs (1 cup), kosher salt and black pepper to taste, lemon zest (from 1 lemon), and minced fresh parsley (2 tablespoons) in a large bowl. Mixture should hold together well- if it seems too wet, add some more breadcrumbs.
• Heat the olive oil (2 tablespoons) in a cast iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Using a large scoop or a 1/2 cup measure, scoop mixture into hot oil. Flatten tops slightly with a spatula.
• Cook for 3 minutes, flip, and cook for another 3 minutes, or until golden brown on both sides. Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate.
• Continue until all of zucchini mixture is used up, adding more oil if necessary.
• Serve fritters with the yogurt sauce and lemon wedges, if desired. Great on their own or in a pita pocket sandwich.

MEDITERRANEAN ZUCCHINI FRITTERS WITH SENSATIONAL YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• For Sensational Dipping Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a mini-processor and whiz to combine. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to suit your taste. Thin with a little more water, if necessary. The sauce should be made first to allow flavours to blend and mingle and cool in the refrigerator. (can be made up to 2 days ahead).
• For Zucchini Fritters: Lightly salt the grated zucchini and put in a colander to drain excess water for ½ an hour to 45 minutes. Squeeze out excess water by pressing on handfuls of zucchini at the end of this time.
• Wilt the onion and garlic in the 1 tblsp olive oil, in a small saucepan, for 4-5 minutes, or until translucent and softened.
• Combine all the fritter ingredients in a large bowl to make a uniform mixture (this includes the zucchini and wilted onion mixture). Season to suit your taste with salt and pepper (careful - the feta cheese will already be quite salty, and there will also be salt in the zucchini from the initial draining). The mixture will be soft and sticky.
• Take a generous tablespoonful of the dough and form (delicately) into a patty. Dredge in flour. Repeat, using up all zucchini mixture.
• Heat oil in large skillet, over medium-high heat, and shallow-fry patties until they are golden brown. Flip over and repeat on other side. Remove as they are fried to paper towels to drain while you continue with remaining patties in the same manner, topping up oil, if necessary.
• Serve the patties with the dipping sauce and enjoy!

ZUCCHINI AND SHRIMP FRITTERS

Steps:

• Season the shrimp lightly with the Essence and set aside.
• In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until the shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• In a large pot or deep-fryer, heat the oil to 360 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, make the batter by whisking the eggs, milk, baking powder, salt, and cayenne. Add the flour 1/4 cup at a time, beating and incorporating until all is used and the batter is smooth. Stir in the parsley. Add the shrimp mixture and grated zucchini to the batter and fold to mix.
• Using a small ice cream scoop measuring 1 1/2 tablespoons, drop the batter into the hot oil. When the fritters pop to the surface, roll them around with a slotted spoon in the oil to brown them evenly and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with additional Essence.
• Serve hot.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
• Published by William Morrow, 1993.