Description
Crab Beignets with Remoulade Dipping Sauce are crispy, golden-fried fritters made with sweet crab meat, served alongside a tangy, spicy remoulade sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or party snack.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 lb crab meat, cooked and drained
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for frying
- For Remoulade Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped pickles (optional)
Instructions
- For the remoulade sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, hot sauce, smoked paprika, and chopped pickles (if using). Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For the beignets, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Add the milk, beaten egg, and fresh parsley to the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth, then gently fold in the crab meat.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Spoon the crab mixture into the hot oil, forming small fritters. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve the hot crab beignets with the remoulade dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Be sure to drain the crab meat well to avoid a soggy batter.
- You can substitute crab meat with shrimp or other seafood if preferred.
- If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk to reach the desired consistency.
- For a spicier remoulade, increase the amount of hot sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 beignets with 2 tablespoons remoulade
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg