Seafood Recipes

WhitebaitFritters

Whitebait folded into a plain and rice flour batter with egg and fried in spoonfuls, served with lemon wedges.

Whitebait Fritters
4 People
Serves
10 Mins
Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
Easy
Difficulty
New Zealand
Cuisine
The Recipe

About This SeafoodDish

Create crispy and tasty Whitebait Fritters with this easy recipe. These light, golden fritters are made with fresh whitebait, perfect for a snack or party appetiser. With a simple batter and quick frying process, they make a great seafood dish for any occasion. Order fresh whitebait and premium seafood from Pearl Seafoods, delivering high-quality ingredients straight to your door across Sydney. Whether for a casual meal or a special gathering, these fritters are sure to impress and satisfy seafood lovers! Enjoy them with a dipping sauce of your choice!

Ingredients

  1. 200g fresh whitebait
  2. 100g plain flour
  3. 50g rice flour
  4. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  5. Salt (to taste)
  6. Pepper (to taste)
  7. 1 egg (lightly beaten)
  8. 100ml cold water
  9. Vegetable oil (for frying)
  10. Lemon wedges (for serving)
  11. Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix the plain flour, rice flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the lightly beaten egg and cold water to the dry ingredients, whisking until a smooth batter forms.
  3. Carefully fold the fresh whitebait into the batter, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Test the oil by dropping in a small amount of batter – it should sizzle.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the batter with whitebait into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy.
  6. Transfer the fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  7. Serve the fritters hot with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, if desired.
From Our Kitchen

Chef's Tip

Whitebait fritters are all about crisp texture and delicate seafood flavour. The light batter fries to a golden crunch while the tender whitebait inside stay soft and savoury, creating a perfect balance in every bite. Rice flour keeps the fritters extra crisp and airy, while fresh lemon adds brightness that lifts the richness beautifully, making this a simple yet incredibly satisfying seafood snack or appetiser.

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NutritionPerServing

  • Calories 260 kcal
  • Total Fat 11.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 19.0 g
  • Protein 15.0 g
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