BEST HAITIAN SHRIMP PATTIES!

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while maintaining texture.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is leaner, while canned tuna is cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, canola oil is less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity, vinegar is budget-friendly.

Peel and devein the shrimp, then chop finely.

In a bowl, mix chopped shrimp with lime juice, salt, and black pepper.

Finely chop onion, garlic, bell pepper, and scallions; add to the shrimp mixture.

Add thyme, parsley, cayenne pepper, and mix well until combined.

In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour and cornmeal; season with salt and pepper.

Form the shrimp mixture into small patties.

Coat each patty in the flour and cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the patties in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove patties and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serve hot with a dipping sauce or lime wedges.

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