Savory Crawfish Beignets with Cayenne Powdered Sugar

Name: Savory Crawfish Beignets with Cayenne Powdered Sugar
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: about 6)
Ingredients: Canola oil; 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and chopped; 1 shallot, chopped; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; ½ cup (about 2 1/8 oz.) all-purpose flour; ¼ cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives; 2 ¾ teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 lemon); ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounces peeled cooked crawfish tails, chopped; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Louisiana’s favorite fritter isn’t limited to the sweet morning variety. These beignets incorporate jalapenos, crawfish, and a kicky dusting of cayenne-powdered sugar, perfect for commencing any Big Easy feast.

By Robby Melvin

Recipe by Coastal Living March 2017

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