Crayfish Beignets with Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: Crayfish Beignets with Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup water; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/3 cup minced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions; Tabasco, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 pound cooked, shelled and chopped crayfish tails, or shrimp may be substituted; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 -4 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons minced parsley; 3 tablespoons minced cilantro; 2 tablespoons minced pickled jalapeno; 2 tablespoons minced red onion; Salt; Cayenne pepper or Tabasco, to taste; Lemon wedges; Vegetable oil for frying

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup water
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup minced red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
Tabasco, to taste
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 pound cooked, shelled and chopped crayfish tails, or shrimp may be substituted
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 -4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced parsley
3 tablespoons minced cilantro
2 tablespoons minced pickled jalapeno
2 tablespoons minced red onion
Salt
Cayenne pepper or Tabasco, to taste
Lemon wedges
Vegetable oil for frying

1
In a bowl combine flour and baking soda.
2
Whisk in 1 cup water.
3
Stir in garlic, bell pepper, scallions, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, salt and the shrimp, stirring until well combined.
4
Cover bowl and let batter stand for 1 hour.
5
In a bowl stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, parsley, cilantro, jalapeno, and red onion.
6
Season with salt, cayenne and/or Tabasco.
7
Chill for service.
8
In a deep heavy pan or deep fryer heat 3 inches of oil to 325 F. Drop spoonfuls of batter into oil and fry the beignets, turning them once, until golden.
9
Transfer the beignets to a paper towel-lined sheet pan to drain.
10
Season with salt.
11
Continue frying remaining batter in same manner.
12
Serve the beignets warm with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

507

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 cup water, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Crayfish Beignets with Tartar Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Crayfish Beignets with Tartar Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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