Blue Crab Beignets

Name: Blue Crab Beignets
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp baking powder; 79 milliliters cornstarch; 237 milliliters all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh chives; 1 teaspoons kosher salt plus more; 237 milliliters amber lager; 170 grams fresh blue or other lump crabmeat, picked over; 79 milliliters mascarpone; 1 smalls shallot, finely chopped; 946 milliliters Vegetable oil (for frying; about

This recipe serves 12. If 94 cents per serving falls in your budget, Blue Crab Beignets might be an awesome pescatarian recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains about 4g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 164 calories. Head to the store and pick up shallot, cornstarch, chives, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine shallot, crabmeat, mascarpone, and chivesin a medium bowl; season with salt.Gently fold to combine. Set aside.

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Pour oil into a large saucepan fitted with a deep-fry thermometer to a depth of 6".

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Heat oil over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 375°F.

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Meanwhile, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in beer, just to blend (batter will be thick).

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Working in batches of about 4 and returning oil to 375°F between batches, measure 1 heaping tablespoon crab mixture, roll into a ball, and drop into batter. Using a fork, toss to coat and lift from batter, letting excess drip back into bowl. Carefully lower beignets into oil. Fry, turning occasionally, until crisp and deep golden brown, about 4 minutes.

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Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.

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DO AHEAD: Crab mixture can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

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Servings:

1Tbsp

baking powder 79milliliters

cornstarch 237milliliters

all-purpose flour 1Tbsp

finely chopped fresh chives 1teaspoons

kosher salt plus more 237milliliters

amber lager 170grams

fresh blue or other lump crabmeat, picked over 79milliliters

mascarpone 1smalls

shallot, finely chopped 946milliliters

Vegetable oil (for frying; about

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Muscadet, Riesling

Chardonnay, Muscadet, and Riesling are great choices for Shellfish. Buttery chardonnay is great for scallops, shrimp, crab, and lobster, while muscadet is a classic pick for mussels, oysters, and clams. If you've got some spice in your shellfish, a semi-dry riesling can balance out the heat. The Santan Ema Reserve Chardonnay with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 14 dollars per bottle.