Kickin’ Fried Shrimp Horsey Beignets

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Kickin’ Fried Shrimp Horsey Beignets

Yield: 4

Materials

  • 3 Tbsp. Hot horseradish
  • 1 Lb. Raw shrimp (Fresh if possible, Chopped)
  • 3 Scallions (Sliced)
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 Cup Milk
  • 1 Tsp. Baking powder
  • 1/4-1/2 Cup Flour
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 Tsp. Sweet paprika
  • 4 Cups Oil for frying
  • 1 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 Large Tbsp. Creole or spicy coarse mustard
  • 1/2 Small Lemon (Squeezed)
  • 1/2 Tsp. Cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tsp. Tabasco
  • Salt & pepper (To taste)
  • 2 Tbsp. Chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Take peeled, deveined shrimp and soak in a bowl of cold water with 1 Tbsp. salt for 30 minutes.
  • Remove, dry and chop to the size of coarse salt. Beat the eggs in a bowl.
  • Add 2 Tbsp. horseradish, 2 of the sliced scallions, milk, baking powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Mix well and then add the flour. Mix well and chill covered for 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in pot to 350-360º. Add 1-2 Tbsp. sized dollops of batter to oil and continue to do so until golden brown. Remove to paper towel and place on platter.
  • To make the sauce, just add all the remaining ingredients including the other Tbsp. horseradish together and put in small dish in center of platter.