Shrimp Beignets

By á-2421

Ingredients

• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 2 T chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1 T finely chopped chives
• 1 ½ tsp chopped fresh tarragon
• 6 oz (175 g) chopped shrimp
• 1 ½ tsp sour cream
• 2 tsp grated lemon rind
• pinch cayenne
• 1 cup flour
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• 1 cup cold water
• salt and fresh ground pepper
• vegetable oil

Preparation

Step 1

Combine onion, parsley, chives, tarragon, shrimp, sour cream, lemon rind, cayenne, flour, baking soda and baking powder in a bowl and stir until well incorporated. Stir in water to make a thick batter. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. Add ¾ inch deep vegetable oil to a deep skillet. Heat on medium heat until a cube of bread turns brown in 25 seconds. Drop by 1 T of batter at a time and fry for 1 ½ to 2 minutes or until golden and cooked through.