SHRIMP OR CRAWFISH BEIGNETS AND CAJUN SAUCE

Shrimp or Crawfish Beignets and Cajun Sauce image

Provided by Ruby Henderson

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.