Shrimp Hushpuppies

By dkanon

Hushpuppies are a popular side dish in the Southern tradition, But you can love them no matter where you live. Shrimp makes these morsels party-worthy!

Ingredients

• 7 ounces cooked shrimp
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3/4 cup self-rising flour
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup milk
• 1 whole egg
• 1 whole small vidalia onion, minced
• 3 whole celery stalks minced
• 1/4 cup chives, minced
• Oil, for frying

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cut shrimp into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper and set aside so the flavor can seep in.

Meanwhile, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, 1 teaspoon salt, cayenne, paprika. Add milk and egg and stir.

Add onions, celery, chives, and shrimp and stir with a wooden spoon. The batter should be thick.

Preheat oil to 350°F.

When the oil is ready, use a mini cookie scooper to scoop some of the batter and carefully lower into the hot oil.

Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown, then place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. When ready, eat!