Description
Discover how to create Shrimp and Crab Nacho Bomb Corn Dogs with our step-by-step recipe guide, offering a delicious twist on a classic snack. Perfect for seafood lovers!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) (450 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup (240 ml) (150 grams) lump crab meat
- 1 cup (240 ml) (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) (150 grams) yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (12 grams) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) paprika
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2 grams) black pepper
- 1 cup (240 ml) (240 milliliters) milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 1 cup (240 ml) (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 12 wooden skewers or sticks
Instructions
- Preheat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until you have a smooth batter.
- Stir in the diced jalapeños and shredded cheddar cheese into the batter.
- Pat the shrimp and crab meat dry with paper towels.
- Gently fold the shrimp and crab meat into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
- Thread a shrimp and a small portion of crab meat onto each wooden skewer.
- Dip each skewer into the batter, making sure the shrimp and crab are fully covered.
- Carefully lower the skewers into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the corn dogs from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- Dry shrimp and crab meat well to prevent splattering when fryingnAchieve a smooth batter for even coating and to avoid lumpsnTest oil with a drop of batter; it should sizzle and float
