Shrimp Or Crawfish Beignets And Cajun Sauce Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Gradually stir in flour, and stir constantly until the mixture turns 'peanut butter' brown or darker, at least 15 or 20 minutes. I use a large fork with the flat side to the bottom of the pan in a side to side motion. This is your base sauce or 'roux'. It is very important to stir this constantly. If by chance the roux burns, discard and start over.
• Once the roux is browned, add the onions, garlic, celery and bell pepper to the skillet, and saute for about 5 minutes to soften. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and fish stock, and season with the seafood seasoning. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Season the sauce with hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper (if using), and add the crawfish and shrimp. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque.