Bayou Shrimp Beignets Recipe

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Bayou Shrimp Beignets
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Directions:

  1. Heat oil to 375°F in skillet or can use fry daddy.
  2. 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.
  3. Sprinkle in flour and blend in with veggies to make a roux. Do not allow to brown. Remove from heat.
  4. 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.
  5. Sprinkle bread crumbs into mixture using just enough to absorb any extra liquids.
  6. Roll beignet mixture into 1 1/2 oblong patties and coat well with seasoned bread crumbs.
  7. Deep fry a few at a time until golden. Drain on paper towels.
  8. Serve hot with cocktail or tarter sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 508.11 Kcal (2127 kJ)
Calories from fat 290.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.26g 50%
Cholesterol 139.02mg 46%
Sodium 1076.08mg 45%
Potassium 131.54mg 3%
Total Carbs 40.19g 13%
Sugars 2.45g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.12g 8%
Protein 10.31g 21%
Vitamin C 10.1mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 5.3mg 30%
Calcium 73.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 230.92 Kcal (967 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.66g 50%
Cholesterol 63.18mg 46%
Sodium 489.04mg 45%
Potassium 59.78mg 3%
Total Carbs 18.27g 13%
Sugars 1.11g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.96g 8%
Protein 4.69g 21%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 13%
Iron 2.4mg 30%
Calcium 33.6mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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