Description
Crispy Vietnamese Style Shrimp Fritters make your taste buds dance with zesty delight. Drizzle the tangy nuoc cham sauce over these golden treats and savor the perfect blend of crunch and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb fresh shrimp
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh herbs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Chop 1 lb of fresh shrimp into tiny pieces and mix with 1 cup of fresh herbs in a large mixing bowl. The herbs can include cilantro, mint, or basil for vibrant flavor.
- Create the batter by whisking 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 large egg, 2 tbsp fish sauce, and ½ cup cold water until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Gently fold the chopped shrimp and herb mixture into the batter, ensuring each piece gets evenly coated with the wet ingredients.
- Pour ½ inch of vegetable oil into a heavy skillet and heat to 350°F over medium-high heat. Use a thermometer to check the precise temperature.
- Carefully drop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of the shrimp batter into the hot oil, leaving space between each fritter for even cooking.
- Fry each fritter for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the exterior turns golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Prepare the dipping sauce by combining 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp sugar, and ¼ cup water in a small bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
- Serve the hot fritters immediately alongside the tangy Nuoc Cham sauce for dipping and enjoying.
Notes
- Use the freshest shrimp possible to ensure the best flavor and texture in your fritters.
- Chop herbs finely to distribute them evenly throughout the batter for maximum taste in each bite.
- Keep the oil temperature consistent at 350°F to achieve crispy, golden-brown fritters without burning.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with rice flour or a gluten-free all-purpose blend to maintain the crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg