About
They're hush puppies stuffed with crab! Yes, really! We know... it is a great idea! Crab Puppies are golden-brown, summery sweet corn treats stuffed with smoky, melty cheese and deliciously savory crabmeat. Deep-fried for maximum satisfaction, Crab Puppies take the Southern snack favorite into something even more spectacular!
Ingredients
- canola oil, to taste
- 1 cup coarsely ground cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- kosher salt, to taste
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) carton claw crabmeat, picked over
- 4 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg, beaten
Directions
Step 1 -In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 1 1/2 inches of the canola oil and heat it to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -In a bowl, add the cornmeal, the flour, the baking powder, the cayenne, baking soda, and the salt and whisk to combine.
Step 3 -Add the scallions and the chives to the cornmeal mixture and whisk to combine.
Step 4 -Add the crabmeat and the cheese to the cornmeal mixture and stir with a fork to combine.
Step 5 -Make a well in the center of the cornmeal mixture.
Step 6 -Add the buttermilk and the egg to the well and using a fork and starting at the edges of the well, mix the cornmeal into the buttermilk-egg mixture gradually until just combined.
Step 7 -Carefully drop tablespoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil in batches and fry, while turning occasionally, until golden-brown, about 3-5 minutes. Make sure not to overcrowd the pot.
Step 8 -Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked crab puppies to a paper-towel-lined plate and season them immediately with the salt.
Step 9 -Repeat with the remaining batter until all of the batter is used.
Step 10 -Serve hot.
