Oyster Hush Puppies with Pepper Mojo Recipe

Name: Oyster Hush Puppies with Pepper Mojo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper; 1/4 cup minced yellow bell pepper; 1/4 cup minced shallots; 3 radishes, cut into thin matchsticks (1/4 cup); 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint; 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce; 1 jalapenostemmed, seeded and minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; Salt; Pepper; 2 cups fine stone-ground cornmeal; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; Salt; 2 large eggs; 1 large egg yolk; 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 stick unsalted butter or 1/4 cup rendered bacon fat, melted and cooled slightly; 1/4 cup minced chives; 36 shucked oysters, drained and chopped; Vegetable oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1/4 cup minced yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup minced shallots
3 radishes, cut into thin matchsticks (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
1 1/2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
1 jalapenostemmed, seeded and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
Salt
Pepper
2 cups fine stone-ground cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Salt
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
2 cups whole milk
1/2 stick unsalted butter or 1/4 cup rendered bacon fat, melted and cooled slightly
1/4 cup minced chives
36 shucked oysters, drained and chopped
Vegetable oil, for frying

1
Make the Mojo In a medium bowl, whisk all of the ingredients together and season with salt and pepper.
2
Make the Hush Puppies In a large bowl, whisk the cornmeal with the flour, baking powder and a generous pinch of salt.
3
In a medium bowl, beat the whole eggs and egg yolk with the milk, melted butter and chives.
4
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth, then fold in the chopped oysters.
5
Make the Hush Puppies Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil to 350.
6
Working in batches, drop tablespoons of the batter into the oil and fry, turning gently, until puffed and golden, about 5 minutes; do not overcrowd the saucepan.
7
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the hush puppies to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
8
Serve with the pepper mojo.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup minced yellow bell pepper, 1/4 cup minced shallots, and more.

Yes, Oyster Hush Puppies with Pepper Mojo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Oyster Hush Puppies with Pepper Mojo

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