Blue Crab Beignets Recipe

Name: Blue Crab Beignets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 small shallot, finely chopped; 6 ounces fresh blue or other lump crabmeat, picked over; 1/3 cup mascarpone; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives; Kosher salt; Vegetable oil (for frying; about 4 cups); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more; 1 cup amber lager; A deep-fry thermometer

Servings: persons

1/2 small shallot, finely chopped
6 ounces fresh blue or other lump crabmeat, picked over
1/3 cup mascarpone
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil (for frying; about 4 cups)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more
1 cup amber lager
A deep-fry thermometer

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["Combine shallot, crabmeat, mascarpone, and chives in a medium bowl; season with salt. Gently fold to combine. Set aside.", "Pour oil into a large saucepan fitted with a deep-fry thermometer to a depth of 6"". Heat oil over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 375u00b0F.", "Meanwhile, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in beer, just to blend (batter will be thick).", "Working in batches of about 4 and returning oil to 375u00b0F between batches, measure 1 heaping tablespoon crab mixture, roll into a ball, and drop into batter. Using a fork, toss to coat and lift from batter, letting excess drip back into bowl. Carefully lower beignets into oil. Fry, turning occasionally, until crisp and deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.", "DO AHEAD:"]

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 small shallot, finely chopped, 6 ounces fresh blue or other lump crabmeat, picked over, 1/3 cup mascarpone, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives, and more.

Yes, Blue Crab 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.

Blue Crab Beignets

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