Bayou Shrimp Beignets Recipe

Name: Bayou Shrimp Beignets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (150-200 count); vegetable oil (for frying); 1/4 lb butter; 1/4 cup onion, chopped; 1/4 cup celery, chopped; 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, diced; 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon flour; 2 eggs; 1/4 lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sherry wine; salt and pepper (to taste); 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (may not use all)

Servings: persons

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (150-200 count)
vegetable oil (for frying)
1/4 lb butter
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, diced
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon flour
2 eggs
1/4 lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry wine
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (may not use all)

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["Heat oil to 375u00b0F in skillet or can use fry daddy.", "In seperate saute pan over medium heat melt butter. Saute onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic for about three minutes until veggies are wilted. Add green onion and saute one more minute.", "Sprinkle in flour and blend in with veggies to make a roux. Do not allow to brown. Remove from heat.", "In food processor chop raw shrimp for 30 seconds. Add eggs, lemon juice and sherry and blend an additional three seconds. Spoon this into vegetable mixture incorporating well.", "Sprinkle bread crumbs into mixture using just enough to absorb any extra liquids.", "Roll beignet mixture into 1 1/2"" oblong patties and coat well with seasoned bread crumbs.", "Deep fry a few at a time until golden. Drain on paper towels.", "Serve hot with cocktail or tarter sauce."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (150-200 count), vegetable oil (for frying), 1/4 lb butter, 1/4 cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bayou Shrimp Beignets falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bayou Shrimp Beignets

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