BAYOU SHRIMP BEIGNETS
Try two or three of these on toasted French bread with tarter sauce to make an interesting po'boy sandwich. From The Evolution of Cajun and Creole Cuisine by John Folse.
Provided by Vicki in CT
Categories Cajun
Time 23m
Yield 25-30 beignets
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil to 375°F in skillet or can use fry daddy.
- In seperate saute pan over medium heat melt butter. Saute onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic for about three minutes until veggies are wilted. Add green onion and saute one more minute.
- Sprinkle in flour and blend in with veggies to make a roux. Do not allow to brown. Remove from heat.
- In food processor chop raw shrimp for 30 seconds. Add eggs, lemon juice and sherry and blend an additional three seconds. Spoon this into vegetable mixture incorporating well.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs into mixture using just enough to absorb any extra liquids.
- Roll beignet mixture into 1 1/2" oblong patties and coat well with seasoned bread crumbs.
- Deep fry a few at a time until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with cocktail or tarter sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.8, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 62.1, Sodium 242.5, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.8
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