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