Best 7 Spicy Crab Beignets Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of spicy crab beignets, a tantalizing culinary creation that harmoniously blends the bold taste of crab with a fiery kick. These delectable treats are elevated by the addition of tantalizing spices, ensuring they leave an unforgettable impression on your palate. Prepared using a simple yet effective technique, these beignets are a symphony of crispy exteriors and tender, flavorful interiors that will captivate your senses. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice seeking an exciting new dish to wow your taste buds, this recipe for spicy crab beignets will guide you through the process of crafting these irresistible morsels of delight.

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CRAWFISH BEIGNETS WITH SPICY REMOULADE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, zested
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced
1 1/2 cups cooked and chopped crawfish tails
3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley leaves
3 dashes hot sauce (recommended: Louisiana, Tabasco or your favorite)
1 to 1 1/2 cups water or shrimp/seafood stock
Canola or peanut oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Creole mustard
1/4 cup prepared horseradish, drained
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley leaves
1/4 cup chopped capers
2 green onions, chopped (green and white part)

Steps:

  • Mix together all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add the lemon zest, garlic, crawfish, parsley and hot sauce. Mix gently to combine. Add the water or stock slowly until a loose dough is formed. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  • In a deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough canola or peanut oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 350 degrees F.
  • Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon dough into hot oil and cook in batches until deep golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while still hot. Let temperature of oil return to 350 degrees F between batches.
  • Whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, lemon juice, salt, pepper and cayenne together in a medium bowl until well blended. Stir in the parsley, capers and green onions and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Transfer the beignets to a serving platter and serve with the remoulade sauce.

SPICY CRAB BEIGNETS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: fresh lump crab meat, mayonnaise, shallot, fresh chives, serrano pepper, McCormick® Paprika, kosher salt, lemon, vegetable oil, large eggs, amber lager-style beer, all purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, kosher salt, lemon wedge, deep fry thermometer

Provided by Tracy Raetz

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 oz fresh lump crab meat
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
1 serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons McCormick® Paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 lemon, zested
4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
2 large eggs
1 cup amber lager-style beer
1 cup all purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
lemon wedge, for serving
deep fry thermometer

Steps:

  • Make the crab mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the crabmeat, mayonnaise, shallot, chives, serrano, McCormick® Paprika, salt, and lemon zest. Fold gently to combine.
  • Make the beignets: In a 9-inch Dutch oven fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until the temperature reaches 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Gradually add the beer and whisk until incorporated.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the beer mixture and fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. Add the crab mixture to the batter and gently fold to combine.
  • Working in batches of about 4 at a time, carefully drop heaping tablespoons of the beignet batter into the hot oil and fry, turning occasionally, until crisp and deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining beignets, letting the oil return to temperature between batches.
  • Serve the beignets hot with a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 911 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 91 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 0 grams

CRAB AND CORN BEIGNETS REMOULADE



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Make and share this Crab and Corn Beignets Remoulade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 48m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

4 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1/4 cup chopped scallion
3 tablespoons cajun seasoning, mix
1/2 lb fresh lump crabmeat, picked over
4 ears fresh corn, cooked and cut from the cob
4 cups corn oil or 4 cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lemon, sliced
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1/2 tablespoon sugar
salt, a little, to taste
1/4 cup no-salt-added ketchup
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon horseradish
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup sweet onion, minced
1/2 cup celery, minced
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • ---TO MAKE SHERRY REMOULADE SAUCE---.
  • Thoroughly mix together the cayenne, paprika, sugar, and salt.
  • Stir in the ketchup, vinegar, sherry and horseradish.
  • Fold in the onions, celery and parsley.
  • Note: the sauce should be served at room temperature, but any unused sauce should be refrigerated in an airtight container.
  • ---TO MAKE BEIGNETS---.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, flour, milk, baking powder, garlic and Cajun seasoning.
  • Stir until a sticky batter forms and then fold in corn, crabmeat, and scallions.
  • In a heavy gauge pot, heat the oil on a high flame.
  • When the oil is hot, drop golf ball size pieces of the batter into the pot.
  • Cook until dark brown and no longer doughy in the center- approximately six to eight minutes.
  • Serve with Sherry Remoulade Sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2621.9, Fat 234.4, SaturatedFat 32.4, Cholesterol 236.3, Sodium 393.5, Carbohydrate 103.8, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 13.4, Protein 32.3

BLUE CRAB BEIGNETS



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These savory beignets are a staple at my restaurant, La Petite Grocery. They're a cross between a Mediterranean cod fritter and a crab-stuffed Louisiana beignet and it's the reason LPG is as popular as it is today.

Provided by Justin Devillier

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon baking powder
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cold amber lager
1/2 cup mascarpone
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
6 ounces blue crab meat, fresh and picked over
3 cups peanut oil, for frying
Flaky salt, for serving
Lemon slices, for serving
Aioli, for serving, see recipe in Step 4
1 clove garlic
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
Lemon juice, to taste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Beignet batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk baking powder, cornstarch, salt, and flour to combine. Gradually whisk in beer and continue stirring until no lumps remain and the batter yields a ribbony texture. Set aside.
  • Crab filling: In a bowl, mix mascarpone, chives, and shallot until thoroughly combined. Season with salt to taste. Fold in the crab meat, separating without breaking up the individual lumps, and gently mix just to combine. Chill for 10-15 minutes. (In the meantime, prepare the aioli: see Step 4 for instructions.)
  • Frying the beignets, part 1: Fill a heavy-bottomed cast-iron pot ¾ full with peanut oil (about 3 cups) and heat oil to 375 F. Roll 1-1½ tablespoon-sized balls of the crab mixture and use a spoon to drop them on top of the beer batter. Make sure the oil is ready by dropping in a few beads of batter to see if they fry.
  • Frying the beignets, part 2: When the oil is ready, gently roll the crab balls in the batter to coat completely; leaving holes will cause the mascarpone to melt out. Lift the balls from the batter and let them slide off the spoon into the oil. Fry until crisp and deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. (You may have to fry in batches.) As you fry, continually adjust the heat to keep the temperature at 375 F.When the beignets are done, use the spider strainer to place them on paper towels to drain. Prepare a serving plate with a layer of aioli; place beignets on the aioli, sprinkle with flaky salt, and serve with lemon slices. Aioli recipe: Roughly chop garlic clove on cutting board; add ½ tablespoon salt and use the back of a knife to repeatedly press the garlic and salt together to make a paste. Place in a bowl along with a squeeze of lemon and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. Whisk in 2 egg yolks, then slowly drizzle in a ½ cup olive oil, whisking the entire time until emulsified and creamy. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

SPICY CRAB DELIGHTS



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Our Spicy Crab Delights are delightful because they're delicious! And also because reduced fat mayo helps makes them a Healthy Living recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (6-1/2 oz.) crabmeat, well drained, flaked
1/4 cup KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
8 miniature whole wheat pita breads, cut crosswise in half
16 small fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Mix crabmeat, mayonnaise, cheese and pepper sauce.
  • Spoon into pita pockets.
  • Top with dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

SPICY CRAB PASTA



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I made this up once when I was short on groceries. Surprisingly, it was super easy! The amounts for the spices are just my recommendation, but really it's just to taste.

Provided by BRIGHTEYZ

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package dry farfalle (bow tie) pasta
½ cup butter
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes, drained
1 ½ tablespoons red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon garlic salt
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add farfalle pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Melt the butter in a separate pot. Mix in crabmeat and tomatoes. Season with red pepper, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir 10 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 912.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

BLUE CRAB BEIGNETS



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Using the best and freshest crabmeat you can get your hands on makes all the difference in these lightly battered and totally delicious fritters from La Petite Grocery, a new-school NOLA bistro.

Provided by Justin Devillier

Categories     Beer     Shellfish     Appetizer     Fry     Crab     Deep-Fry     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Crab mixture:
1/2 small shallot, finely chopped
6 ounces fresh blue or other lump crabmeat, picked over
1/3 cup mascarpone
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
Kosher salt
Batter and frying:
Vegetable oil (for frying; about 4 cups)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more
1 cup amber lager
Special Equipment
A deep-fry thermometer

Steps:

  • For crab mixture:
  • Combine shallot, crabmeat, mascarpone, and chives in a medium bowl; season with salt. Gently fold to combine. Set aside.
  • For batter and frying:
  • Pour oil into a large saucepan fitted with a deep-fry thermometer to a depth of 6". Heat oil over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 375°F.
  • Meanwhile, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in beer, just to blend (batter will be thick).
  • Working in batches of about 4 and returning oil to 375°F between batches, measure 1 heaping tablespoon crab mixture, roll into a ball, and drop into batter. Using a fork, toss to coat and lift from batter, letting excess drip back into bowl. Carefully lower beignets into oil. Fry, turning occasionally, until crisp and deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
  • DO AHEAD: Crab mixture can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh crab meat. You can find crab meat in the seafood section of most grocery stores.
  • Be sure to finely chop the crab meat before mixing it with the other ingredients. This will help the crab meat distribute evenly throughout the beignets.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the beignets tough.
  • Heat the oil to the correct temperature before frying the beignets. If the oil is too hot, the beignets will brown too quickly and won't have a chance to cook through. If the oil is not hot enough, the beignets will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the beignets. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the beignets will not cook evenly.
  • Serve the beignets immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Spicy crab beignets are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for a party or potluck, and they can also be enjoyed as a meal on their own. With their crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior, spicy crab beignets are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for something new and exciting to cook, give spicy crab beignets a try. You won't be disappointed!

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