Description
Delicious shrimp and crab corn dogs with a cheesy batter, golden-fried to perfection. Perfect as a seafood snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup crab meat, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
- Chop shrimp and combine with crab meat and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix in the nacho cheese sauce.
- In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and paprika.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs. Combine with the dry ingredients to form a thick batter.
- Form seafood mixture onto skewers into log shapes and freeze for 10 minutes to firm.
- Dip skewers into batter, ensuring even coating.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry corn dogs for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Pat seafood dry before mixing to help batter stick.
- Chill skewered seafood before dipping to prevent breakage in oil.
- Use thick batter to ensure proper coating.
- Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
- Try dipping sauces like spicy remoulade or Old Bay aioli for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 corn dog
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Shrimp and Crab Nacho Bomb Corn Dogs, seafood corn dogs, cheesy corn dog recipe, fried shrimp snacks, crab appetizers