Shrimp Beignets
By: McCormick Kitchens
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Add a savory twist to the traditional fluffy, sweet beignets with a Southern-inspired recipe for shrimp beignets. These little bites of heaven are stuffed with shrimp and green onion, and feature a Louisiana-inspired batter made with Zatarain's® New Orleans Style Creole Seasoning. Served with a creamy, bright remoulade sauce made with Zatarain's Creole Mustard, hot sauce and lemon juice, these golden brown beignets are the perfect appetizer for just about any get-together. Easy to make and ready to eat in just about 30 minutes, these savory shrimp beignets are a great way to turn up the heat on your average hors d'oeuvres.
Add a savory twist to the traditional fluffy, sweet beignets with a Southern-inspired recipe for shrimp beignets. These little bites of heaven are stuffed with shrimp and green onion, and feature a Louisiana-inspired batter made with Zatarain's® New Orleans Style Creole Seasoning. Served with a creamy, bright remoulade sauce made with Zatarain's Creole Mustard, hot sauce and lemon juice, these golden brown beignets are the perfect appetizer for just about any get-together. Easy to make and ready to eat in just about 30 minutes, these savory shrimp beignets are a great way to turn up the heat on your average hors d'oeuvres.
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Instructions
- For the Remoulade Sauce, mix all ingredients in small bowl until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For the Beignets, mix flour, baking powder and Creole Seasoning with a whisk in large bowl. Add milk and egg; mix just until moistened. Whisk in melted butter until smooth. Gently stir in shrimp and green onions. Let batter stand for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Pour 2 inches of oil in large Dutch oven. Heat to 350°F on medium heat. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towel-lined plate. Serve beignets with Remoulade Sauce.
