New England Shrimp Boil Fritters

This just might be one of my craziest ideas yet. I wanted to turn a classic New England shrimp boil into a fun and new appetizer or snack. So I present to you these New England Shrimp Boil Fritters. It’s like a corn fritter made with fresh corn, shrimp, potatoes and smoked sausage. It has all of those flavors that can be found in a shrimp boil and honestly it’s a real winner of a recipe. I like to serve these with an Old Bay aioli for dipping and some fresh lemon juice and some hot sauce. It really completes this dish. Give them a try because I know you’ll love them as much as I do.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, Old Bay, and sugar. Add the eggs, milk, butter and hot sauce and stir until just combined.

Remove the corn kernels from the cob and add to the batter along with the potatoes, shrimp, and smoked sausage.

**Note: I like to use shredded hash brown potatoes for this because they’re partially cooked already and because it’s a great store-bought convenience.**

Fold until combined and allow to rest while you heat up the oil. Fill a pot with about 3 inches of oil and heat to 365°F.

Once hot, using a small ice cream or cookie scooper, carefully drop round spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, a few at a time. Fry, turning every now and then until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels or a wire rack and continue frying the rest.

**Tip: Make sure the temperature of the oil comes up to 365°F after each batch to ensure that they cook evenly.**

To make the sauce, stir together the mayo, parsley, garlic, lemon zest and juice, Old Bay seasoning and hot sauce.

**Tip: This sauce can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for a few days until ready to use.**

Serve the fritters warm with the sauce for dipping. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges and hot sauce.

These can be frozen and reheated later on. Once fried, allow them to cool completely and then transfer to a freezer food storage bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, just thaw and then rewarm in a 350°F oven or in an air-fryer at 375°F for 5 minutes or so.

If you make these for a party, you can keep them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and keep them warm in a low 250°F oven until ready to serve.

Give these fritters a try, especially if you’re a big fan of a shrimp boil. They’re fun and easy to make. Also, don’t be afraid of deep frying. It’s a lot easier than you think. I recommend grabbing a deep-fry thermometer because it’s really helpful in making sure the oil temperature is correct at all times.

If you make these, be sure to let me know what you think below. Thank you for reading and following along. Your support helps keep this site running and I really appreciate it.