Description
Savory fritters packed with grilled shrimp, sharp cheddar, and creamy grits, served with a smoky, tangy cream sauce—perfect as an appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked grits, cooled
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 lb grilled shrimp, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil for frying
- For Smoky Cream:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cooled grits, cheddar cheese, chopped grilled shrimp, green onions, beaten egg, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small patties (about 8 fritters).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry fritters for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden brown and heated through.
- While fritters cook, mix together sour cream, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and salt to make the smoky cream sauce.
- Drain fritters on paper towels, then serve warm with smoky cream sauce on the side or drizzled on top.
Notes
- You can substitute grilled shrimp with cooked crab or lobster for a seafood twist.
- Use low-fat sour cream for a lighter smoky cream sauce.
- Make fritters ahead and reheat in the oven for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying, Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg