Shrimp Hushpuppies with Vidalia Onion Dip Recipe

Name: Shrimp Hushpuppies with Vidalia Onion Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 Vidalia onions, chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups sour cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; Dash hot sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1/4 cup finely chopped chives; Shrimp Hushpuppies, for serving, recipe follows; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 3/4 cup self-rising flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 small onion, grated; 1/4 cup chives, chopped; 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, cleaned and tails removed, chopped; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated; Peanut oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 Vidalia onions, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Dash hot sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
Shrimp Hushpuppies, for serving, recipe follows
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup self-rising flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 small onion, grated
1/4 cup chives, chopped
1/2 pound cooked shrimp, cleaned and tails removed, chopped
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
Peanut oil, for frying

1
Add the olive oil and butter to a large saute pan over medium heat.
2
Add the onions and saute until caramelized, about 20 to 25 minutes.
3
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4
Remove from the heat and allow the onions to cool.
5
Blend the sour cream, mayonnaise, hot sauce, garlic powder, and chives together in a medium bowl.
6
Add the onions and stir well to blend.
7
Taste for seasonings.
8
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
9
*Cook's Note: This dip is best made the night before, so the flavors have time to meld.
10
Preheat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F.
11
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
12
Drop heaping tablespoon-sized amounts of the mixture into the hot oil.
13
Fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes each.
14
Remove from the oil to paper towels to drain and season immediately with salt and pepper Transfer to a serving platter or bowl and serve with the onion dip.

1182

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 Vidalia onions, chopped, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Hushpuppies with Vidalia Onion Dip falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Shrimp Hushpuppies with Vidalia Onion Dip

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