The Carolina-Certified Shrimp & Grits Hushpuppy Recipe
Hopefully you're all prepped for your Super Bowl party by now, with all the ingredients for Carolina barbecued pork-and-bacon meatballs in the fridge. But if you're a die-hard Panthers fan, why not go all out? Shrimp & grits hushpuppies are a combination of two of the South's most highly regarded dishes. It doesn't get more Southern than this, especially when paired with the meatballs.
Shrimp & Grits Hushpuppies Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Enough for a crowd
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- 1 yellow onion, grated
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and minced
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Canola oil, for frying
- Hot sauce, for serving
- Tartar sauce, for serving
DIRECTIONS:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cayenne. Add onion, buttermilk, and eggs; mix until blended. Stir in shrimp and cheese until just combined.
- Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a deep fryer or heavy pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 375°F. Using a tablespoon, drop small rounds of batter into the oil, making sure to not crowd the pan. Dip the spoon in a glass of water after each hushpuppy is dropped in the oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3-4 minutes. Remove hushpuppies from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve with tartar and hot sauce.
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