Étouffée Hushpuppies

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Servings

3-4 people

Crispy on the outside and packed with flavor on the inside, these étouffée hushpuppies by @Tashaliana are a Southern classic with a bold twist. Each bite combines the rich, smothered flavor of traditional étouffée with golden crunch and is seasoned to perfection with Tony Chachere’s.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion

  • 1/4 cup finely diced celery

  • 1/4 cup finely diced green pepper

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1/4 cup seafood or chicken broth

  • 1/2 lb Phillips claw crab meat

  • 1 cup cooked white rice (cooled)

  • 2 oz cream cheese (about 1/4 cup), softened

  • 1/3 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

  • 1 tsp Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning

  • Garlic & Onion powder, cayenne (to taste)

  • Optional: Squeeze of lemon juice

  • Tony Chachere’s Crispy Creole Hush puppy Mix

  • Chicken broth

  • Clear

Directions

  1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to make a light roux (2 min).
  2. Add onion, celery, bell pepper. Sauté 5–6 minutes until soft, add seasonings.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and broth. Simmer until thickened (3–4 min).
  4. Fold in crab meat,lemon juice,  rice, cream cheese, and Monterey Jack. Stir until melted and creamy.
  5. Chill the filling for 10–20 minutes (helps with shaping).
  6. Dip balls into batter and fry until golden brown.

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