Shrimp Crab Nacho Corn Dogs (Print Version)

Crunchy corn dogs filled with shrimp, crab, cheddar, and nacho chips. Perfect party snack with every bite.

# Ingredients:

→ Seafood and Dairy

01 - 240 g cooked shrimp, chopped
02 - 240 g cooked crab meat, shredded
03 - 100 g shredded cheddar cheese

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 60 g nacho cheese-flavoured tortilla chips, crushed
05 - 60 g all-purpose flour
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
08 - 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 60 ml milk

→ Other Ingredients

11 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
12 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil, for frying
13 - remoulade or garlic aioli, to serve (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine chopped shrimp, shredded crab meat, and cheddar cheese until evenly mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper. In a small bowl, beat eggs with milk until smooth and slightly frothy, then incorporate the egg mixture into the flour mixture and whisk to a smooth batter.
03 - Pour the batter over the seafood mixture and fold carefully with a spatula until the seafood is evenly coated and the mixture holds its shape when pressed. Adjust with a splash of milk or extra flour for proper consistency if required.
04 - With clean, damp hands, form portions of the mixture into logs approximately 10 cm long and 2.5 cm thick, placing them on a parchment-lined plate.
05 - Spread the crushed nacho-flavoured chips on a plate. Lightly brush each formed log with beaten egg or mist with water, then roll in the crushed chips, pressing gently to adhere an even coating.
06 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 175°C. Fry 2 to 3 logs at a time for 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 74°C.
07 - Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels for several minutes. Serve immediately with remoulade or garlic aioli, if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Keep hands damp to prevent the mixture from sticking while shaping the logs.