Crabmeat And Shrimp Fritters With Creole Tomato Dressing Recipe

ingredients

Creole Tomato Dressing
1 cup mayonnaise
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons Creole mustard
3/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning

Crab and Shrimp Fritters
1 cup hush puppy mix
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/2 cup water
1/4 pound claw crab meat
1/4 pound cooked peeled small shrimp, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup thawed frozen corn
vegetable oil, for frying

directions

For Dressing: Place all ingredients in a food processor and cover. Process until smooth. Spoon into a small bowl. Cover. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

For Fritters: Mix hush puppy mix, onion, garlic, chives and Creole seasoning in a large bowl. Add water and mix just until moistened. Gently stir in crab meat, shrimp and corn.

Pour oil into heavy skillet, filling no more than 1/3 full. Heat to 375 degrees F on medium heat.

Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Serve fritters with Creole Tomato Dressing.

Recipe Source: Executive Chef John Besh of Restaurant August, New Orleans

nutrition data

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