SHRIMP BEIGNETS

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 pounds gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup lobster stock
8 ounces goat cheese
1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
1 ounce yeast
8 cups all purpose flour
1 cup milk
8 tablespoons butter, plus 1/2 cup melted butter
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
Pinch sugar
1 egg white

Steps:

  • Stuffing: Rough chop shrimp, taking care to remove any debris. Briefly saute in oil. Add tarragon, salt, and pepper. Deglaze with stock, but do not reduce. Remove from heat and add goat cheese to bind. Stir in goat cheese off the heat so it gently melts. Transfer to a container and refrigerate.
  • Dough: In bowl of heavy-duty mixer, stir together water and yeast until yeast granules dissolve. Whisk in 1 cup flour to make thick batter. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap. Let stand for 30 minutes, or until sponge has doubled in volume and is bubbly.
  • In mixing bowl, whisk together milk, butter, and eggs. In separate bowl, whisk together 6 1/2 cups of remaining flour and salt. Lightly oil large bowl.
  • In bowl of heavy-duty mixer, using paddle attachment beat sponge on low speed until smooth. Add milk mixture and beat until blended. Using rubber spatula, scrape down sides of bowl. Add flour mixture one cup at a time. Increase speed to medium and beat dough for 5 minutes, or until is comes away from side of bowl and wraps around paddle. If dough is sticking to side of bowl at this point, add remaining 1/2 cup flour, 1 tablespoon at a time until dough stops sticking.
  • Scrape dough into a lightly oiled bowl (it will be sticky). Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let dough rise for 45 to 60 minutes or until it has increased in volume 1 1/2 times.
  • Lightly dust large baking sheet with flour. Dust work surface with flour. Scrape dough onto work surface and lightly sprinkle top of dough with more flour. Dust hands with flour. Gently press down on the dough to deflate it. Flatten dough into circle about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Onto floured surface, roll dough out firmly and smoothly to 3/4-inch thickness. Using a sharp blade, square off dough as evenly as possible. Lightly brush entire surface with egg whites and mark 1/2 of prepared dough with a floured 3-inch cutter. Do not cut through dough. Place heaping tablespoon of shrimp mixture in center of marked circles. Be sure to keep away from outside ring.
  • Gently fold remaining 1/2 of dough back over marked circles. Using fingers, press out air pockets from around shrimp filling. Cut through dough using cutter centered around the filling. Save dough scraps and roll out for more beignets. Deep fry at 375 degrees F for approximately two minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Savage Memes
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


ScotKeyz Tall
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These beignets were a waste of time and ingredients. They were greasy and flavorless.


Chevy Nomad
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The beignets were bland and the shrimp were overcooked.


Oscar Miranda
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my beignets didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected.


Mango Walker
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The batter was a bit too thick for my liking, but the shrimp were cooked well.


Lerma Tropia
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These beignets were a bit too greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Nancy Godinez
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beignets are light and fluffy, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly.


Md Labu Mia
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These beignets were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making them again.


S Sagour
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I love this recipe! The beignets are always a hit at parties, and they're so easy to make.


Meseret Atinafu
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These beignets were delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the batter was light and fluffy. I served them with a dipping sauce, and they were a big hit at my party.


BAT REX
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I made these beignets for my family, and they loved them! The batter was easy to make, and the beignets cooked up beautifully. I will definitely be making them again.


Umair Raza797
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These beignets were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. The flavor was amazing, and they were a big hit at my party.


Ermane Georges
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I've tried many shrimp beignet recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beignets were so light and airy, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Happy Girl
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These shrimp beignets were absolutely delicious! The batter was light and fluffy, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I served them with a remoulade sauce, and they were a hit with my family and friends.