Shrimp Hushpuppies

Gorgeously light brown Shrimp Hush puppies that will go perfectly as an aperitif or for your next fish fry!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 c. yellow cornmeal

• ¾ c. self rising flour

• 1 tsp. salt

• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper

• ½ tsp. paprika

• 2 tbsp. sugar

• 1 tsp. onion powder

• 1 small sweet Vidalia onion, minced

• 3 stalks celery, minced

• ¼ c. chives, minced

• 7 oz. cooked deveined shrimp

• 1 c. milk

• 1 egg

• Peanut or Canola oil for frying

• salt and pepper to taste

Cut the shrimp into small bits and place this on a plate or leave it on a cutting board. Dress with salt and pepper and put aside so that the spice can be absorbed.

In the meantime, add the corm meal, flour , salt, cayenne, paprika and whisk together. Add the milk and the egg and mix well. Then introduce the garlic, celery, chips and shrimp and mix with a wooden spoon. The batter is supposed to be thick.

.Preheat oil to 350 degrees  When the oil is prepared, use a mini cookie scoop to scoop some of the dough into the hot oil. Enable it to cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and switch to a sheet lined with paper towels to extract excess oil. Sprinkle with a little seasoned salt if you've got it.