Best 5 The Catfish Places Hush Puppies Recipes
Hush puppies, those golden-brown morsels of deep-fried cornmeal batter, have long held a special place in Southern cuisine. Originating from humble beginnings as a way to use up leftover cornmeal and bits of fish, these delectable fritters have evolved into a beloved side dish, often served alongside catfish, shrimp, or chicken. The Catfish Place, a renowned restaurant in Mississippi, has earned a reputation for its exceptional hush puppies, drawing food enthusiasts from near and far. In this article, we present two variations of The Catfish Place's hush puppy recipes, offering home cooks the chance to recreate these iconic treats in their own kitchens. One recipe stays true to tradition, using simple ingredients like cornmeal, flour, and buttermilk, while the other adds a delightful twist with the addition of sweet corn and jalapeños. Both recipes yield crispy, flavorful hush puppies that are sure to become a hit at your next gathering.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SWEET ONION AND CATFISH HUSH PUPPIES WITH COMEBACK SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h
Yield 16 hush puppies
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- For the comeback sauce: Combine mayonnaise, sambal, ketchup, lemon juice, hot sauce, smoked paprika, Worcestershire, garlic powder, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and everything is well incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- For the whipped sorghum butter: Add the butter, molasses and salt to a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, or to a medium bowl if you're using a hand mixer or whisk. Mix on medium speed until well-combined and the butter is lightened and fluffy.
- For the catfish: Combine the catfish with salt and sugar in a bowl. Refrigerate.
- For the hush puppies: Combine cornmeal with sugar, salt, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper and cayenne in a medium bowl. Whisk thoroughly to combine these dry ingredients. Whisk together the buttermilk and egg in a separate bowl until there are no specks of egg and it becomes a smooth and homogenous mixture.
- Retrieve the quick-cured catfish from the fridge, and add the catfish and diced onion to the dry ingredient mixture. Quickly stir together to coat the onion and catfish bits with cornmeal and spices. Add the buttermilk and egg and mix quickly with a spatula or wooden spoon until everything is well combined and the batter stiffens up pretty quickly as the cornmeal soaks up the buttermilk. Cover your batter and refrigerate for a few minutes while you prepare your pot for frying.
- Add vegetable oil to a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven no larger than 8 inches across-it's necessary for deep frying to have at least 2 inches of oil. Heat the oil over medium heat, bringing it up to 350 degrees F, using a thermometer to check the temperature. (If you don't have a thermometer, you can tell that the oil is ready when you add a small pinch of flour and it immediately sizzles and fries. You can fry without a thermometer if you're feeling bold, but just be careful that your oil doesn't get too hot or cold-you could either burn your hush puppies or end up with greasy ones-and no one wants that!)
- Once the oil is up to 350 degrees F, pull your batter from the fridge and begin to scoop it into the hot oil. We like to use a 3/4-ounce cookie scoop, but you could also use two spoons to scoop and drop roughly tablespoon-sized dollops into the hot oil. Fry as many hush puppies as comfortably fit into the pot at once-they should definitely have some room to expand and get crispy. It's okay to fry in several batches.
- Fry the hush puppies for 2 minutes, then turn them over and fry until golden brown and fluffy on the inside, another 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider, moving them to a plate or tray lined with paper towels to help drain any excess oil. Sprinkle the hush puppies with a little salt while they're still hot. Repeat this process until all your hush puppies are cooked and seasoned.
- Pile the hushpuppies into a dish for serving and garnish with a nice sprinkle of the chives. Serve them nice and hot with 1 cup comeback sauce and 1/4 cup whipped sorghum butter, or your favorite sauces.
HUSHPUPPY-BATTERED CATFISH NUGGETS WITH SPICY TARTAR SAUCE
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together hushpuppy mix, milk, water, egg, jalapenos, hot pepper sauce and cayenne; let stand 5 minutes.
- Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large deep skillet; heat oil to 350 degrees F.
- Pat catfish fillets dry with paper towels, and cut into bite-size pieces. Dredge catfish pieces in flour, and then dip in hushpuppy batter mixture. Drop catfish pieces into hot oil, and fry, in batches, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Serve with Spicy Tartar Sauce.
- Stir together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
MISSISSIPPI CATFISH AND HUSHPUPPIES
Steps:
- Hushpuppies: Mix first 6 ingredients in mixing bowl. Add buttermilk as needed until batter reaches a thick, mashed potato-like consistency. Refrigerate for 45 minutes to 1 hour before using. Heat peanut oil to 325 degrees F. Using 2 teaspoons to drop the batter, dip the first teaspoon into water and then fill with hushpuppy batter. Use the other teaspoon to rake the batter into the oil. Cook for approximately 4 minutes until golden brown. The hushpuppies should roll over in the oil by themselves. If they do not, you may have to turn them.
- For the Catfish: Put first 6 ingredients into a large brown paper bag. Roll down the top and shake until well-mixed. Cut catfish in half lengthwise. Pat dry with paper towel. Mix milk and hot sauce. Dip catfish in milk bath, put in paper bag with breading and shake until covered. Place catfish into pot with about 4 inches of peanut oil heated to about 325 to 350 degrees F. Cook until brown and firm, about 6 to 7 minutes.
SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH WITH HUSH PUPPIES
Southern hospitality just wouldn't be the same with this delicious dish. Every southern woman knows how to fry up a "mess" of good catfish and though there are several recipes for the batter it all boils down to deep frying those babies a deep golden brown. And you can't have fried catfish with the hush puppies to go with it....
Provided by Tammy Raynes
Categories Fish
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. HUSH PUPPY BATTER: Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Add milk, onion and egg. Stir until well combined. Set aside. Mixture will be a little thick.
- 2. Rinse catfish and pat dry with paper towels. Combine cornmeal, flour, salt and red pepper in shallow dish. Dip fish in cornmeal mixture. Heat 1" of oil in large, heavy saucepan over medium heat until oil registers 375 degrees.
- 3. Fry fish, a few pieces at a time, 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and fish flakes easily when tested with fork. Adjust heat to maintain temperature. Drain fish on paper towels.
- 4. TO MAKE HUSH PUPPIES: Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Fry, a few pieces at a time, 2 minutes or until golden brown. Makes about 24 hush puppies.
CATFISH PARLOUR HUSH PUPPIES
In Austin, Texas, Catfish Parlour is the place for all-you-can-eat fried catfish. But before you get to the fish, you recieve a bowl of freshly fried hush puppies on your table with two dipping sauces: tartar sauce, and jalapeno tartar sauce. I can usually eat a bowl all by myself, and love both the regular and jalapeno tartar sauce. Recipe posted by request in the Austin American-Statesman a million years ago. The recipe is cut down from the restaurant proportion. The recipe makes a large number determined by how big the little puppies are rolled out. Instead of being round, Catfish Parlour's hush puppies are rolled out like cigarettes in little tubes.
Provided by Colean
Categories Breads
Time 1h7m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place one gallon of water in a large pot.
- Add the sugar,slat, garlic and onion.
- Bring to a rolling boil.
- Turn the flame off and stir in the corn meal. The mush will be very stiff, so stiff that it is difficult to stir.
- When mixed, scrape the mush out in a dishpan, flatten out on top and allow to cool.
- Later, if a skin has formed on top, peel it off and discard it.
- Knead the mush until pliable and easy to work with.
- Pinch off whatever size pieces you want the hugh puppies to be and form them by hand just as you would do with modeling clay. Make each hush puppy out of a rope or tube you've rolled between your palms. I like mine the length of about 4 inches, and the diameter of a kindergartner's chunky pencil.
- Deep fry at 350 degrees until they are hard on the outside.
- Do not put too many in the fryer at once because the oil will get too cool.
- Prep time includes the time for the mush to cool.
Tips:
- When selecting catfish, choose firm fillets with a mild, fresh odor. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy smell.
- To ensure the hush puppies are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, use a combination of cornmeal and all-purpose flour. The cornmeal provides a crispy texture, while the all-purpose flour helps to bind the ingredients together.
- Buttermilk adds a tangy flavor to the hush puppies and helps to make them light and fluffy. If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Chopped onion and bell pepper add flavor and texture to the hush puppies. You can also add other vegetables, such as corn, black beans, or jalapenos.
- Frying the hush puppies in hot oil helps to create a crispy outer crust. Make sure the oil is at least 350 degrees Fahrenheit before adding the hush puppies. You can use a deep fryer or a large saucepan filled with oil.
- Serve the hush puppies hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, remoulade, or honey butter.
Conclusion:
The Catfish Place's hush puppies are a delicious and easy-to-make Southern side dish. With their crispy outer crust and fluffy interior, these hush puppies are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a delicious and affordable side dish, give these hush puppies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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