Jul 14 2026
RestaurantselementsCorn & Crab Hushpuppies Recipe

Corn & Crab Hushpuppies Recipe

Inspired by elements
Time30m
Serves4

Pepper jack cheese, tasso ham, lemon aioli

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

For the Lemon Aioli

Method

Hushpuppies Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk and egg. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

  4. 4

    Add Add-ins

    Gently fold in the corn, crab meat, pepper jack cheese, and tasso ham until evenly distributed.

  5. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a deep skillet or pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

  6. 6

    Fry Hushpuppies

    Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Lemon Aioli Preparation

  1. 7

    Mix Aioli Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the hushpuppies hot with the lemon aioli on the side.

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