Hush Puppies Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the batter

   In a large bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

2. 2

   Combine wet ingredients

   In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the milk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

3. 3

   Add shrimp and bacon

   Fold in the chopped shrimp, bacon, and green onions into the batter.

4. 4

   Heat the oil

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

5. 5

   Fry the hush puppies

   Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, drop the batter into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.

6. 6

   Drain and serve

   Remove the hush puppies with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with cajun remoulade.