Description
These crispy crawfish hush puppies deliver bold Southern flavor in every bite. Light and fluffy inside, perfectly crunchy outside, and paired with a zesty Creole dipping sauce, they’re an irresistible appetizer or side dish for any seafood lover.
Ingredients
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Crawfish Hush Puppies
- 8 ounces cooked crawfish tails, finely chopped
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Creole Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and smoked paprika until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg until smooth. Stir in the green onions and fresh parsley.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just blended. Fold in the chopped crawfish, being careful not to overmix.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, working in small batches. Fry for 2–3 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove the hush puppies and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- To make the sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, lemon juice, Creole seasoning, and parsley in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve the hush puppies warm with the Creole dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Control the heat by adjusting the cayenne pepper to your preference.
- For a spicy upgrade, mix a finely diced jalapeño into the batter.
- These hush puppies taste best fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in a toaster oven or air fryer to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hush puppy
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg