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shrimp or crawfish beignets and cajun sauce

(1 rating)
rubyh avatar
Recipe by
Ruby Henderson
@rubyh
Kenner, LA

These are also called Boulettes. Leftover boiled shrimp or crawfish add a lot of extra flavor to these from the boil seasonings.

(1 rating)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For shrimp or crawfish beignets and cajun sauce

  • 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

How To Make shrimp or crawfish beignets and cajun sauce

  • 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.
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