Cajun Crawfish Fritters with Spicy Remoulade Sauce
Discover the perfect appetizer for your next dinner party or special occasion with this mouthwatering Cajun Crawfish Fritters recipe, served alongside a tangy and spicy remoulade sauce. Impress your guests with this delectable snack that's easy to make and sure to delight their taste buds!
Allergens
Shellfish (Crawfish), Wheat (Flour)
Ingredients
- 1 lb crawfish tails, peeled and cleaned
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all
- purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Remoulade sauce ingredients (see recipe)
Instructions
- a. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crawfish tails, cornmeal, flour, buttermilk, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated. b. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat to 350°F (175°C). c. Carefully drop tablespoon sized portions of the crawfish mixture into the hot oil, being cautious not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 4 minutes. d. Remove fritters from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a paper towel lined plate to drain any excess oil. e. Serve immediately with remoulade sauce for dipping.
Chef’s Insight
To achieve the perfect texture in these fritters, make sure to mix the ingredients well and avoid overcrowding the pan during frying.
Notes
Adjust the spiciness of the fritters and remoulade sauce to your preferred level of heat.