Crab Hush Puppies

Name: Crab Hush Puppies
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: Canola oil, for frying; 1 c. coarsely ground cornmeal; 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; 3/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; Kosher salt; 2 scallions, finely chopped; 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives; 8 oz. claw crabmeat (11/2 cups), picked over; 4 oz. Gruyère cheese, grated (about 1 cup); 1 c. buttermilk; 1 large egg

By Dawn PerryPublished: Jun 19, 2017

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Tara Donne

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

These cheesy, fried hushpuppies are the perfect summer cookout appetizer or side-dish.

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Ingredients

Canola oil, for frying
1 cup coarsely ground cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. baking soda
Kosher salt
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives
8 oz. claw crabmeat (11/2 cups), picked over
4 oz. Gruyère cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg

Directions

1. Step 1Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350°F (measure temperature with a deep-fry thermometer).
2. Step 2Meanwhile, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, cayenne, baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Add scallions and chives and whisk to combine. Add crabmeat and cheese and stir with a fork to combine. Make a well in the center, add buttermilk and egg, and mix until just combined.
3. Step 3Drop tablespoonfuls of batter into hot oil, being careful not to over- crowd the pot, and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Season with salt. Repeat with remaining batter.