Shrimp and Grits Fritters

Name: Shrimp and Grits Fritters
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt; ¾ cup corn flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; 1 whole large egg; 1 cup buttermilk; 4 whole scallions; 1 whole jalapeño; ½ pound small shrimp; 1½ cups fresh corn kernels; ¾ cup grated cheddar; 2 cups cooking oil; 1 whole lemon

Crispy, Southern-inspired fritters combining succulent shrimp, fresh corn, and cheese with a traditional grits base, served with tangy lemon-sour cream sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main course.

6 servings

40 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•¾ cup sour cream
•3 tablespoons lemon juice
•1¼ teaspoons kosher salt
•¾ cup corn flour
•½ teaspoon baking powder
•½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
•1 whole large egg
•1 cup buttermilk
•4 whole scallions
•1 whole jalapeño
•½ pound small shrimp
•1½ cups fresh corn kernels
•¾ cup grated cheddar
•2 cups cooking oil
•1 whole lemon

Cooking Instructions

1.
Whisk together sour cream, lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp. salt; set aside for serving.
5 min
2.
Whisk flour, baking powder, Old Bay seasoning, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Whisk egg and buttermilk in a medium bowl, then add to dry ingredients and stir to combine. Stir in scallions, jalapeño, shrimp, corn, and cheese.
10 min
3.
Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Working in batches and adding more oil in between, drop 1/4-cupfuls corn mixture into skillet, flattening slightly, and cook until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to paper towels to drain; season with salt and serve immediately with sour cream sauce and lemon wedges alongside.
25 min