Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced jalapeño
  • 8 ounces cooked shrimp (chopped)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • Oil (for frying)

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep skillet to 350°F. 
  • While oil is heating, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne, and paprika.
  • Add onion, jalapeño, shrimp, milk, egg, and cheese all at once and stir well to combine ingredients, making sure all the dry bits are fully incorporated.
  • Once the oil is at temperature, use a cookie scoop or two spoons to drop balls of batter into the oil, taking care to not crowd the fryer. Fry each batch for about 3 minutes, then remove to a lined plate or cookie rack set on a baking sheet to drain.
  • Repeat until all batter is used. Serve immediately.