New Orleans Crawfish Bagels (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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New Orleans Crawfish Bagels (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. Prepare the homemade bagel dough up to the first rising (before it is divided into pieces).
  2. Lightly grease a large baking sheet with the vegetable oil, sprinkle lightly with the cornmeal, and set aside. In a bowl, toss the crawfish with the Essence.
  3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the green onions, bell peppers, and garlic, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the parsley and thyme, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the crawfish mixture and let sit until cool, about 10 minutes. Add the cheeses and stir to combine.
  4. Roll and pull the dough into a rectangle measuring about 14 by 18-inches and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle the crawfish filling evenly over the dough. Roll the dough into a log and knead to incorporate the crawfish mixture, about 1 minute.
  5. Divide dough into pieces about 2 to 3 ounces each, measuring about 4 inches across. As needed, knead the crawfish filling into each bagel before shaping. Roll each piece of dough into a ball, then stick an index finger through the middle to make a hole. Smooth the top and sides, and pull the sides apart gently to enlarge the hole. Repeat with the remaining dough. Place the bagels on the prepared baking sheet, 1-inch apart. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for 20 to 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet with the remaining teaspoon of oil.
  7. In a large, heavy pot, bring 12 cups of water and the remaining tablespoon of sugar to a boil. In batches, add the bagels to the water and boil, turning, for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove and drain on paper towels. Place on the prepared baking sheet and brush with the egg glaze. Bake until golden brown and crusty, about 35 to 40 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
  9. Homemade Bagel Dough:
  10. Combine the water, yeast, and 3 tablespoons of the sugar in a large bowl. Stir and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Gradually add 4 cups of the flour and the salt, and stir well with a large wooden spoon until the mixture comes together. Add 1 to 1 1/2 cups additional flour 1/2 cup at a time to make a stiff dough, either stirring with the wooden spoon or working with your hands. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and no longer sticky, about 5 minutes, adding just as much flour as needed. (Dough should be heavier and stiffer than regular yeast bread dough.)
  11. Grease a large bowl with 1 teaspoon of the oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free spot until almost doubled, about 1 hour.
  12. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
  13. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  14. Yield: about 2/3 cup
  15. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William Morrow, 1993.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 363.66 Kcal (1523 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.36g 11%
Cholesterol 55.27mg 18%
Sodium 1685.92mg 70%
Potassium 224.01mg 5%
Total Carbs 58.53g 20%
Sugars 3.72g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4.61g 18%
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 124.6mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 225.06 Kcal (942 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.56g 11%
Cholesterol 34.2mg 18%
Sodium 1043.36mg 70%
Potassium 138.63mg 5%
Total Carbs 36.22g 20%
Sugars 2.3g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.85g 18%
Protein 9.9g 32%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 15%
Calcium 77.1mg 12%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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