SHRIMP OR CRAWFISH BEIGNETS AND CAJUN SAUCE

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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

FOR THE BEIGNETS
1 egg, beaten
1 lb chopped cooked shrimp or crawfish
4 green onions
1 1/2 tsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/3 c bread flour
oil for deep frying (peanut oil is best)
cajun seasoning to taste
CAJUN DIPPING SAUCE
3/4 c mayonnaise
1/2 c ketchup
1/4 tsp prepared horseradish
1/4 - 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce

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.

Habibur rehman
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These beignets were delicious! The Cajun sauce was the perfect dipping sauce. I will definitely be making these again.


Mohammed Safid
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my beignets didn't turn out as good as I hoped. They were a bit too greasy and not very flavorful.


Mehfooz Aaaa
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I made these beignets for my family and they loved them! They were a bit messy to eat, but they were worth it.


Abubeha Baduideen
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These beignets were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still very good. The sauce was flavorful and the beignets were crispy.


Paul Dufault
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I'm not a fan of Cajun food, but I still enjoyed these beignets. They were light and fluffy, and the sauce wasn't too spicy.


Rohan Kumar
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These beignets were easy to make and they turned out great! I used crawfish instead of shrimp and they were still very good.


Sizwe Khutsoane
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I've never had shrimp beignets before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were delicious! The Cajun sauce was also very good.


Adela Fierro
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I made these beignets for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The Cajun sauce was the perfect dipping sauce.


Baby Bear001
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my beignets didn't turn out as good as I hoped. They were a bit dense and not very crispy.


Haimath Baloch
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These beignets were a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was good. The Cajun sauce was also very good.


Ticarra Rudicil
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but these shrimp beignets were surprisingly good. The Cajun sauce was also very tasty.


Tanjina Shifa
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These shrimp beignets were amazing! The Cajun sauce was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Muntazir Shah
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I was skeptical about making beignets at home, but this recipe made it easy. The beignets were light and airy, and the Cajun sauce was a perfect complement.


Jayden Leon
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These beignets were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and they were delicious. My family loved them.


Mantber Alberta
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I've tried many shrimp beignet recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beignets were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the Cajun sauce was flavorful and spicy.


Khudrgzi
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These shrimp beignets were a hit at my party! The Cajun sauce was the perfect dipping sauce. I will definitely be making these again.