Description
Crispy Key West grouper fritters—a taste of the Florida Keys! Perfect as an appetizer or sandwich filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 lbs (454 g) Grouper
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) Onions
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) Carrots
- 1.5 tbsp Key West seafood seasoning
- 1 Egg yolk
- 2 tbsp Key lime juice
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) Flour
- Coconut oil
Instructions
- Chop the grouper using a knife or food processor.
- Finely dice the onions and carrots, then mix them with the grouper.
- Add 1½ tablespoons of Key West seafood seasoning.
- Mix everything together with 1 egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of key lime juice.
- Add ½ cup of flour until a batter forms.
- Use a spoon to form balls, then fry them in coconut oil until brown or bake them on a sheet tray in the oven.
- For larger portions, suitable for sandwiches, make larger balls.
Notes
- Ensure the grouper is completely dry before mixing to promote extra crispy fritters.
- For a zestier fritter, add a teaspoon of grated lime zest along with the lime juice.
- Leftover fritters can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in a non-stick pan or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fritters
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 50