Shrimp Hushpuppies
- 7 ounces, weight Cooked Shrimp
- Ground Black Pepper To Taste
- 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal
- 3/4 cups Self-Rising Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt, Plus More To Season Shrimp
- 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Powder
- 1/2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 whole Egg
- 1 whole Small Vidalia Onion, Minced
- 3 whole Celery Stalks Minced
- 1/4 cups Chives, Minced
- Oil, For Frying
- 1.
- Cut the shrimp into small pieces and place on a plate or leave on cutting board.
- Season with salt and pepper and set aside so the flavor can seep in.
- 2.
- Meanwhile, add the cormmeal, flour, 1 teaspoon salt, cayenne, paprika, and whisk together.
- Add the milk and the egg and stir.
- Now add the onions, celery, chives, and shrimp and stir in with a wooden spoon.
- The batter should be thick.
- 3.
- Preheat the oil to 350 degrees F. Once the oil is ready, use a mini cookie scooper and scoop some of the batter in the spoon and into the hot oil.
- Allow to cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown, and turn to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
- When ready, eat!
shrimp, ground black pepper, yellow cornmeal, flour, salt, cayenne powder, paprika, milk, egg, vidalia onion, celery, chives
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/shrimp-hushpuppies/ (may not work)