Description
Spicy Crawfish Hush Puppies with Creole Dipping Sauce are a flavorful appetizer that will elevate any gathering. These golden-brown bites feature tender crawfish mixed with a blend of spices, creating a deliciously crispy exterior and a soft, savory interior. Perfect for parties or family dinners, they pair wonderfully with a tangy Creole dipping sauce that enhances their bold flavors. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, these hush puppies are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for Southern-inspired comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound cooked crawfish tails
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, beaten egg, green onions, and parsley until smooth.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Fold in the crawfish tails.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove hush puppies using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with the prepared Creole dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 hush puppies (90g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg