Description
These crab beignets are a delightful Southern twist on classic beignets, featuring lump crab meat in a savory batter, fried to golden perfection. Served with a zesty remoulade sauce, they make a perfect appetizer for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
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For the Crab Beignets:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 8 ounces lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Remoulade Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickles or relish
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Crab Beignets: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne, and smoked paprika. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, mayonnaise, Dijon, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Stir in green onions and parsley.
- Fold in Crab Meat: Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the crab meat. Cover and chill for 20–30 minutes.
- Fry the Beignets: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Drop rounded tablespoons of batter into the oil, frying in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Remoulade Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl, adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Enjoy warm crab beignets with remoulade on the side.
Notes
- You can prepare the remoulade up to 3 days in advance for deeper flavor.
- If using canned crab, drain well and pat dry.
- Best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 beignets with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg