Delicious and Easy Jillena's Crab Hush Puppies Recipe

These tasty hush puppies are made with fresh crab meat and a blend of savory ingredients, resulting in a crispy outer layer and a soft, flavorful center. They are perfect as an appetizer or a side dish for seafood or BBQ meals. With a quick and easy preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can enjoy these delectable treats in no time!

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound cooked crab meat, flaked
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, minced onion, chopped parsley, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk until well combined.
3. Pour the egg and buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
4. Gently fold in the flaked crab meat, taking care not to overmix.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
6. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the fryer.
7. Fry the hush puppies for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
8. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked hush puppies to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
9. Repeat the frying process with the remaining batter until all hush puppies are cooked.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

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