Crawfish Beignets

Ingredients

• 1 C flour
• 1 C water
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 6 green onion tops, chopped
• 2 pimentos, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp Louisiana hot sauce
• 1 lb peeled crawfish tails

Directions

1. Make Batter: In a bowl, combine flour, water, and baking powder to form a smooth paste. Add remaining ingredients, mix well, cover with a damp towel, and rest ~30 minutes.
2. Heat Oil: Heat 4 cups peanut oil in a medium pan to 325°F.
3. Fry: Drop the crawfish mixture into the hot oil by tablespoonfuls and fry until golden brown.
4. Drain & Serve: Transfer to a wire rack to drain. Serve hot as an appetizer with sweet-and-sour or ranch-style dipping sauce.

The Gumbo Page