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Shrimp and Okra Hush Puppies
In this classic adapted from Southern Living, shrimp, okra, and aromatic vegetables combine in cornmeal batter to yield golden-brown fried hush puppies.
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Ingredients
number of servings
1
- 1 Cup self-rising yellow cornmeal mix
- 1⁄2 Cup self-rising flour
- 1 Cup medium-size raw shrimp, chopped
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
- 1⁄4 Cup diced red onion
- 1⁄4 Cup frozen diced red bell pepper
- 1⁄4 Cup diced celery
- 1⁄2 Cup sliced okra
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3⁄4 Cup beer
- rapeseed oil
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Directions
40 min.
1. Step
Combine the cornmeal mix and flour in large bowl. Stir to mix.
2. Step
Sprinkle the shrimp with the Creole seasoning. Add the seasoned shrimp, onion, bell pepper, celery, and okra to the cornmeal mixture.
3. Step
Stir in the egg and beer just until moistened. Let stand 5-7 minutes.
4. Step
Pour oil to a depth of inches in a Dutch oven and heat to 350°F, measured on a deep-fry thermometer.
5. Step
Drop the batter by level tablespoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry in batches, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
6. Step
Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Serve immediately.