Description
Crispy and delicious Shrimp Crab Nacho Corn Dogs, perfect for seafood lovers looking for a unique twist on a classic treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 g cooked shrimp, chopped
- 240 g cooked crab meat, shredded
- 100 g shredded cheddar cheese
- 60 g nacho cheese-flavoured tortilla chips, crushed
- 60 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 60 ml milk
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil, for frying
- remoulade or garlic aioli, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine chopped shrimp, shredded crab meat, and cheddar cheese until evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper. In a small bowl, beat eggs with milk until smooth and slightly frothy, then incorporate the egg mixture into the flour mixture and whisk to a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter over the seafood mixture and fold carefully with a spatula until the seafood is evenly coated and the mixture holds its shape when pressed. Adjust with a splash of milk or extra flour for proper consistency if required.
- With clean, damp hands, form portions of the mixture into logs approximately 10 cm long and 2.5 cm thick, placing them on a parchment-lined plate.
- Spread the crushed nacho-flavoured chips on a plate. Lightly brush each formed log with beaten egg or mist with water, then roll in the crushed chips, pressing gently to adhere an even coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 175°C. Fry 2 to 3 logs at a time for 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 74°C.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels for several minutes. Serve immediately with remoulade or garlic aioli, if desired.
Notes
- For best texture, make sure the mixture is not too wet or too dry.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen, then fried when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 corn dog
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg