Each bite offers a burst of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.
Indulge in these delectable Crispy Shrimp and Potato Bites, where the natural sweetness of corn and carrots melds with succulent shrimp paste, all encased in a tender yet crispy potato shell. Perfect as an appetizer or a delightful snack, these bites offer a burst of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. The combination of the crispy exterior and the juicy shrimp filling makes this dish a standout at any gathering.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium-sized potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and sliced into thin chips
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 250 grams shrimp paste
- 1/2 cup peeled sweet corn kernels
- 1/4 cup carrots, finely chopped (brunoise)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- Toothpicks for securing
- Cooking oil for greasing
Serving size:
This recipe makes approximately 16-20 pieces of Crispy Shrimp and Potato Bites, suitable for 4 servings as an appetizer.
Step 1: Prepare the Potato Base
- Peel and slice the potatoes into chips. Ensure the slices are neither too thick nor too thin, as they will serve as the base for the shrimp paste.
- Sprinkle salt evenly over the potato slices and let them sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the salt.
- After the potato slices have absorbed the salt, place them in a bowl of water and allow them to soak until they soften, approximately 10-15 minutes.
Slice the potato into chips
Sprinkle salt evenly and let them sit for about 10 minutes
Place them in a bowl of water and allow them to soak until they soften
Step 2: Prepare the Shrimp Paste Filling
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp paste, peeled sweet corn kernels, finely chopped carrots, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Prepare the shrimp paste
Add peeled sweet corn kernels, finely chopped carrots, and black pepper
Mix the ingredients well
Step 3: Assemble the Bites
- Once the potato slices are soft enough to bend without breaking, take one slice and place a spoonful of the shrimp paste mixture in the center.
- Shape the potato slice into a U-shape, encasing the shrimp paste in the middle.
- Secure the shape with a toothpick, piercing it through the middle to hold everything together.
Place a spoonful of the shrimp paste mixture in the center
Secure the shape with a toothpick
Step 4: Fry the Bites
- Lightly grease the assembled shrimp and potato bites with cooking oil.
- Place them in an air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Set the air fryer to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) and cook for 15 minutes, or until the potato is crispy and the shrimp filling is cooked through.
Lightly grease the assembled shrimp
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Once cooked, carefully remove the toothpicks from the bites.
- Sprinkle with chili powder and dried parsley flakes for an added kick of flavor and a touch of color.
- Serve the bites warm and enjoy the delightful combination of crispy potato and savory shrimp paste.
Final Thoughts
These Crispy Shrimp and Potato Bites are sure to be a hit at any gathering, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures that are both satisfying and irresistible.
This recipe is credited to 桃子的早餐.