Crispy Shrimp Fritters Loaded With Shrimp

These shrimp fritters are packed with juicy shrimp, seasoned with Jamaican flavours, and fried until golden brown with crispy, crunchy edges.

I'll show you how I use two different cuts of shrimp to get flavour throughout every fritter, build up the aromatics, and adjust the batter to get the texture I want. I'll also share a softer version for those who prefer their fritters a little lighter.

Simple ingredients, plenty of shrimp, and lots of flavour!

Nuff love, bless up!

Shrimp
* 1 lb shelled and deveined shrimp
* Salt, to taste
* Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
* ½ tbsp onion powder
* ½ tbsp garlic powder
* ½ tbsp paprika

Aromatics
* A splash of olive oil
* ⅓ cup diced onion
* 1 tbsp chopped garlic (about 4–5 cloves)
* 2 stalks scallion, chopped
* ⅓ cup diced sweet pepper
* Scotch bonnet pepper, to taste
* Thai chili peppers, optional
* Fresh thyme, to taste

Batter
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* ½ cup Red Stripe or another lager
* ½ cup water, plus a little extra if needed
* Salt, to taste

Optional softer version
* 1/2 Tbsp Baking powder
* Additional liquid as needed to make a thinner batter