CRAWFISH BEIGNETS WITH CAJUN DIPPING SAUCE

Crawfish Beignets with Cajun Dipping Sauce image

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

Time 25m

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

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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.