Shrimp Fritters with Cornichon Dressing

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Cornichon Dressing:

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup finely minced cornichons

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 

1 teaspoon mustard powder 

1 teaspoon finely minced fresh tarragon 

1 lemon, juiced 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Shrimp Fritters:

Vegetable oil, for frying

2 eggs, separated 

8 ounces peeled and cleaned small shrimp (26/30 count), chopped

1 cup finely sliced scallions 

1 cup small diced zucchini 

1 clove garlic, minced 

1/2 jalapeno, minced 

1 cup all-purpose flour 

1 teaspoon baking powder 

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 

About 2/3 cup buttermilk

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper