Jun 09 2026
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Little Shrimp Corn Puppies Recipe

Inspired by Stock Hill
Time45m
Serves4

cornbread batter fried shrimp, southern-style tartar sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Little Shrimp Corn Puppies

For the Southern-Style Tartar Sauce

Method

For the Little Shrimp Corn Puppies

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shrimp

    Chop the peeled and deveined shrimp into small pieces, approximately 1/4 inch in size. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Cornbread Batter

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

  4. 4

    Fold in Shrimp

    Gently fold the chopped shrimp into the batter until evenly distributed.

  5. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  6. 6

    Fry the Corn Puppies

    Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

For the Southern-Style Tartar Sauce

  1. 7

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Stir until smooth and well mixed.

  2. 8

    Season the Sauce

    Add salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning according to your preference.

  3. 9

    Chill and Serve

    Cover the tartar sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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