Shrimp Accra (Caribbean Fritters) - Spoonful of Scrumptious

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 small onion, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 pimento pepper, diced finely
• 1 stalk green onion, sliced finely
• 1 sprig thyme
• hot pepper, such as scotch bonnet, finely chopped (use disposable gloves)
• 1 cup warm water
• oil for frying