**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.
CRAWFISH BEIGNETS WITH CAJUN DIPPING SAUCE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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