Ingredients
SPICY CRAB BEIGNETS WITH OLD BAY AIOLI INGREDIENTS:
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, deseeded, diced
- 1 jalapeño, deseeded, minced
- 1 celery stem, diced
- 1 lb. Lump crab meat
- ½ t. Tabasco
- 2 t. Tabasco garlic sauce
- 1 t. Basil, chopped
- 1 t. Parsley, chopped
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 t. Cornmeal
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ t. Salt & pepper
- Additional 50/50 blend cornmeal & all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
OLD BAY AIOLI INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups mayonnaise
- 1 t. Old bay seasoning
- ½ red onion, diced
- 1 t. Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 t. Fresh thyme, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 orange
- Salt & pepper
- 1 t. Fresh lemon juice
SPICY CRAB BEIGNETS WITH OLD BAY AIOLI DIRECTIONS:
Makes 32 Beignets
1. Heat oil to 325- 350
2. Mix all vegetables & crab together. Mix dry ingredients.
3. Mix milk & eggs, then blend all together.
4. Once blended, put in fridge for half hour.
5. Take mixture using small scoop, place balls in 50/50 blend. Then place in hot oil on stove. Drain on paper towels. Serve on aioli sauce.
OLD BAY AIOLI DIRECTONS:
Makes 1 QT
Blend all together, keep chilled until served.