Best Crispy Okoy Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 cups sweet potatoes peeled and grated
1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
1/4 cup green onions finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 eggs beaten
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Oil for frying vegetable or canola
For the Spicy Remoulade Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mustard Dijon or whole grain
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon horseradish
1 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the Fritter Mixture:
In a large bowl, combine the grated sweet potatoes, chopped shrimp, green onions, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
Stir in the beaten eggs and flour until well mixed.
Heat the Oil:
In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of oil over medium-high heat.
Form and Fry the Fritters:
Scoop about 1/4 cup of the fritter mixture per fritter into the hot oil. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy.
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Make the Remoulade Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine all remoulade sauce ingredients. Mix well until smooth.
Serve:
Serve the fritters hot with the spicy remoulade sauce on the side.
NOTES
Enjoy the delicious flavors of Bayshore with this recipe that blends the sweetness of sweet potatoes with the savory taste of fresh shrimp, all brought together with a spicy kick from the remoulade sauce!