CRAWFISH CHOWDER WITH CRAWFISH BEIGNETS

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Crawfish Chowder with Crawfish Beignets image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1/2 cup 1/2-inch diced bacon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Two 19-ounce cans diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
One 1-pound bag crawfish tail meat
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1/2 cup finely sliced green onions
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crawfish Beignets, for serving, recipe follows
6 cups vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 eggs
1 cup peeled crawfish tails
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sifted flour, plus extra for rolling
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until rendered. Add the butter, celery, onions, bell peppers and red pepper flakes. Cook together, stirring occasionally, until softened. Sprinkle the flour over the bacon and vegetables and stir together well. Cook for an additional 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring, until thickened slightly. Add the crawfish, parsley and scallions. Season the soup with salt and pepper. Serve with the Crawfish Beignets.
  • Heat the oil in a deep-fryer over medium-high heat to 365 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Sprinkle the crawfish tails with the seafood seasoning and add to the eggs. Stir in the green onions, garlic, salt, flour, baking powder and milk. The mixture should be like a thick pancake batter.
  • Using a large metal tablespoon, drop the beignet mixture into the oil and fry until crispy and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Do this in two batches. Using a slotted spoon, remove the beignets and drain on paper towels. Makes 16 beignets.

Ch Sufyan
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I'm not a fan of beignets, but the chowder was still very good. It was creamy and flavorful, and the crawfish were cooked perfectly.


Benjiman Williams
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This chowder was easy to make, and it turned out delicious. I used fresh crawfish, and they really made the dish. The beignets were a nice touch, too.


Qudir Baloch
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I've made this chowder several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. I highly recommend it.


Mya Heart
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This chowder was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The beignets were perfect, though. I'll definitely be making them again.


Nour Kaiss
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I love crawfish, and this chowder was the perfect way to enjoy them. The chowder was rich and flavorful, and the beignets were a delicious addition. I'll definitely be making this again.


Gufgh Fydhh
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This chowder was easy to make, and it turned out delicious. I used frozen crawfish tails, and they worked just fine. The beignets were a little tricky to make, but they were worth the effort.


Ssekalo Fred
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I loved this chowder. It was creamy and flavorful, and the crawfish were cooked perfectly.


Genevieve Mesa
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This chowder was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices, and it was much better.


Liz 13
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I made this chowder for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


asad nawaz
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This chowder was amazing! The crawfish were tender and flavorful, and the chowder was creamy and rich. The beignets were the perfect addition.


Mis shaziya
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This chowder was a bit too thick for my taste, but the flavor was good. I'll try thinning it out a bit next time.


Ale Sandoval
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I'm not a fan of beignets, but the chowder was still very good. It was creamy and flavorful, and the crawfish were cooked perfectly.


Okechukwu Christian
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This chowder was easy to make, and it turned out delicious. I used fresh crawfish, and they really made the dish. The beignets were a nice touch, too.


Pat Mngadi
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I've made this chowder several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. I highly recommend it.


siham mollik1122
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This chowder was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The beignets were perfect, though. I'll definitely be making them again.


The Holiday Project
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I love crawfish, and this chowder was the perfect way to enjoy them. The chowder was rich and flavorful, and the beignets were a delicious addition. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sudip Kumar Ray
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the chowder turned out great. I used frozen crawfish tails, and they worked just fine. The beignets were a little tricky to make, but they were worth the effort.


T Ereddia
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this chowder changed my mind. The crawfish were cooked perfectly, and the chowder was so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sk Shihab
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This crawfish chowder was a hit at my last dinner party. The beignets were the perfect touch, and everyone raved about the flavor of the chowder. I'll definitely be making this again!