Best 4 Crawfish Beignets With Cajun Dipping Sauce Recipes

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**Indulge in the Southern Delicacy: Crawfish Beignets with Cajun Dipping Sauce**

Experience a taste of Louisiana's rich culinary heritage with our tantalizing Crawfish Beignets paired with a zesty Cajun Dipping Sauce. These delectable morsels are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual get-together or a special celebration. Dive into the fluffy and airy beignets, generously filled with succulent crawfish and seasoned to perfection. Each bite is an explosion of flavors, complemented by the creamy and tangy Cajun Dipping Sauce. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Explore our carefully curated recipes and discover the secrets behind this iconic Southern dish.

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CRAWFISH BEIGNETS WITH CAJUN DIPPING SAUCE



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Looking for crawfish recipes? Crawfish meat is fritter fried into crispy golden "beignets" and served with a spicy dipping sauce.

Provided by Lisa B.

Categories     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg (beaten)
1 pound chopped cooked crawfish tail meat or shrimp
4 green onions (chopped)
1-1/2 teaspoons butter (melted)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish (optional)
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, crawfish, onions, butter, salt and cayenne. Stir in flour until blended.
  • In large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Once the surface begins to shimmer, reduce the heat to low.
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish if desired and pepper sauce. Serve with beignets.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 beignet, Calories 97 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 1 g

SHRIMP OR CRAWFISH BEIGNETS AND CAJUN SAUCE



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These are also called Boulettes. Leftover boiled shrimp or crawfish add a lot of extra flavor to these from the boil seasonings.

Provided by Ruby Henderson

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

FOR THE BEIGNETS
1 egg, beaten
1 lb chopped cooked shrimp or crawfish
4 green onions
1 1/2 tsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/3 c bread flour
oil for deep frying (peanut oil is best)
cajun seasoning to taste
CAJUN DIPPING SAUCE
3/4 c mayonnaise
1/2 c ketchup
1/4 tsp prepared horseradish
1/4 - 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a large skillet or fryer to 375 degrees or medium high.
  • 2. in a large bowl combine the egg, crawfish, onions, melted butter, salt and cayenne pepper. Stir in teh flour until blended.
  • 3. Drop the batter a tablespoon at a time into the hot oil and fry until golden brown all around. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with your favorite cajun seasoning while still hot.
  • 4. For the dipping sauce combine the mayonnaise, ketchup and horseradish in a small bowl and add hot pepper sauce to your liking. Serve with the beignets.

CRAWFISH BEIGNETS



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If you've ever been to Brenda's French Soul Food in San Francisco, you know how delicious these things are, and for those who haven't, prepare yourself for a mouthful of awesome! I'm not sure the exact measurements they use, but this is my personal version that comes pretty close to the real thing. Looking forward to your feedback and hope you all enjoy!

Provided by Tastefull Wonders

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package crawfish tail meat
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup mayonnaise
chopped green onion
2 (16.3 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuit dough, separated
vegetable oil for frying
1 pinch paprika, or to taste
cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix crawfish meat, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and green onion together in a big bowl.
  • Flatten and stretch out 12 biscuits with your hands or a rolling pin until they are rectangular in shape and about 4x5 inches.
  • Place a scoop of the crawfish mix in the middle of each flattened biscuit and close all sides around it, working with your hands until all creases are fully sealed and you reach a desired shape.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place beignets carefully into the hot oil and fry until they float to the top and are golden brown on both sides, flipping as needed, about 5 minutes total. Remove from oil onto a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle tops with paprika and cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 50.9 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 914.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

CRAWFISH BEIGNETS



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Make and share this Crawfish Beignets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HomemadeChef

Categories     Cajun

Time 18m

Yield 24 beignets, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
6 ounces crawfish tail meat
1 tablespoon creole seasoning (plus extra for sprinkling)
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely-chopped
1/4 cup green onion, finely-chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour, sifted (plus extra for rolling)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a deep-fryer heat oil over medium-high heat to 365 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl whisk eggs until frothy.
  • Sprinkle crawfish tails with 1 tablespoon of seasoning and add to eggs.
  • Stir in bell peppers, green onions, garlic, salt, flour, baking powder and milk; consistency will be wet. Using a large metal tablespoon, drop beignet mixture into oil and fry about 3 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
  • Do this in 2 batches.
  • Using a slotted spoon remove beignets and drain thoroughly on paper towels.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon seasoning over beignets.
  • To serve, spoon sauce onto 4 dinner plates and place 5 to 6 beignets on top of each.
  • Sprinkle rims of plates with extra seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.2, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 25.9, Sodium 125.2, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh crawfish meat for the best flavor.
  • Be sure to clean the crawfish meat thoroughly before cooking.
  • Season the crawfish meat liberally with Cajun seasoning.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the beignet batter; over-mixing will result in tough beignets.
  • Fry the beignets in hot oil until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the beignets hot with Cajun dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Crawfish beignets are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a tasty treat, give these crawfish beignets a try. You won't be disappointed!

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