Okra-Shrimp Beignets

Ingredients

• Peanut oil
• 2 cups sliced fresh okra
• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 pound unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp (3 1/35 count), peeled and coarsely chopped
• Fresh Tomato Salsa
• Cilantro Sour Cream

Preparation

1. 1. Pour oil to depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 350°.
2. 2. Stir together okra and next 8 ingredients in a large bowl until well blended; stir in shrimp.
3. 3. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into hot oil, and fry, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Serve with salsa and sour cream.