James's Crawfish with Corn Beignets
2 doz beignets (say, "ben-YAH" - they are square doughnuts with no
holes)
4 cup cooking oil
3 cup flour
2 cup milk
1 tbs baking powder
1 tbs Creole Seasoning
1 tbs minced garlic
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
1 tsp hot sauce
1 lb crawfish tails, coarsely chopped (can substitute shrimp)
1 x (16-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup minced parsley cup
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Heat oil until it reaches 350 degrees.
Method :
In a large bowl, blend the flour, milk, baking powder, Creole seasoning, garlic,
thyme and hot sauce. Stir until batter is formed.
Stir in remaining ingredients until all are incorporated.
Drop batter by the spoonful into hot grease, being careful not to splash.
Cook beignets for 5 minutes after they float to the top of pot, flipping
occasionally.
Serve with a spicy salad dressing.
War of the First Coalition—
Austria
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Prussia
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Britain
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Netherlands
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Spain
fight to restore French nobility (1792–1797).