Description
These Shrimp Alfredo Corn Dog Sticks are a fun twist on classic shrimp appetizers. Creamy shrimp Alfredo mixture is coated in a crispy cornmeal batter and fried to perfection, making them a delicious seafood snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp Alfredo Mixture:
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 8 wooden skewers
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: Cook the shrimp in a skillet over medium heat until pink and opaque. Chop into pieces and mix with Alfredo sauce and mozzarella.
- Form the Logs: Scoop the shrimp Alfredo mixture into logs and freeze until firm.
- Prepare the Batter: Whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk and egg, then combine with dry ingredients.
- Fry the Sticks: Insert skewers into shrimp logs, coat in batter, and fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use precooked shrimp to save time.
- Homemade Alfredo sauce with garlic and Parmesan adds more flavor.
- Serve with extra Alfredo sauce or marinara for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
