CRAWFISH BEIGNETS WITH CAJUN DIPPING SAUCE

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Get a taste of the deep South with these slightly spicy beignets. You won't be able to eat just one! -Donna Lanclos, Lafayette, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield about 2 dozen (3/4 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large 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 bread 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 an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat 1 in. oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, 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 : Calories 101 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Isaac Boere
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These crawfish beignets are a waste of time and money.


Wreckerman Stan
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I followed the recipe exactly but my beignets turned out flat and greasy.


Blessing Rebecca
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These crawfish beignets are not as good as I was hoping.


Eden Smurphat
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The Cajun dipping sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste, but the beignets themselves are delicious.


Rashmi Akter
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I had a bit of trouble getting the beignets to rise, but they still tasted great.


Malek Dewan
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These crawfish beignets are a bit different from the ones I'm used to, but they're still very good.


TJ Lee Miller
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I was a bit hesitant to try these crawfish beignets because I'm not a big fan of seafood. But I'm so glad I did! They were surprisingly delicious.


Aryal Shreedhar
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These crawfish beignets are the perfect appetizer for any party. They're crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the Cajun dipping sauce is to die for.


JOEL Baya
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I've made these crawfish beignets several times now and they always turn out great. They're a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it.


Julianna Rios
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These crawfish beignets were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.