Oh, honey, lemme tell ya somethin’ ’bout them Bubba Gump Seafood Hush Pups. Now, I ain’t no fancy cook, but I know good food when I taste it, and these little fried bites of heaven, well, they just about as good as it gets. Folks always ask me how to make ’em, so I reckon I might as well share a bit with ya.
First off, you gotta start with the basics. Get yourself some cornmeal and flour. I ain’t talkin’ ’bout none of that special stuff, just the plain ol’ self-risin’ kind will do. Mix up about 2 cups of cornmeal and 1 cup of flour. Don’t forget a little bit of salt, just ’bout half a teaspoon should do, and a spoon or two of sugar for a touch of sweetness, maybe three if you’re feelin’ fancy. Throw in three big ol’ eggs to bind it all together. Stir it up real good now.
But here’s where it gets real good, sugar. You ain’t makin’ no ordinary hush pups, no sir! These are seafood hush pups, and that means we toss in some shrimp and fish. Just chop ’em up small, don’t need ’em too big, or they’ll just fall out when you fry ’em up. A handful or two should be just enough. If you feelin’ real special, you can even add in some little bits of corn for a nice golden bite. Mix all that goodness together, and you’re halfway to heaven.
Now, don’t forget the seasoning! You want these pups to sing with flavor, so throw in some spices like a little garlic powder, onion powder, and just a pinch of cayenne if you like it hot. Nothin’ too fancy, just enough to give it some kick. Stir it all together, but don’t overdo it. You still want that batter nice and thick.
- 2 cups self-rising cornmeal
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 large eggs
- Chopped shrimp and fish
- Corn (optional)
- Garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (optional)
Now, you gonna wanna heat up a big ol’ skillet with some oil. Don’t skimp on the oil neither, you want enough so them hush pups can float around like little clouds when they fry up. Heat it to about 350°F. While that’s heatin’ up, go ahead and scoop out little balls of your hush pup mix. Not too big, not too small, just enough to fit nice in your hand. Gently drop ’em in the hot oil.
Oh, darlin’, you’ll know they ready when they get that golden brown crust all over. Usually takes about 3-5 minutes, but keep an eye on ’em! When they start floatin’ to the top, they ready to come out. Let ’em rest on a paper towel for a minute to soak up that extra oil. Ain’t nobody like greasy food, now do they?
Now here’s a tip for ya: don’t be shy with that butter! Split one of them hush pups open while it’s still hot, add a good ol’ dollop of butter, and honey, you’ll be in for a treat! Some folks even like to dip ’em in a little bit of tartar sauce or hot sauce. However you like ’em, there ain’t no wrong way to eat these little beauties.
So, there you have it. These Bubba Gump Seafood Hush Pups are perfect for a fish fry, a backyard BBQ, or just when you feel like snackin’ on somethin’ real tasty. They’re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with that seafood flavor that’ll make you wanna slap your knee and holler for more.
And don’t worry ’bout leftovers, though I doubt there’ll be any. If you somehow manage to have a few extra, they warm up just fine in the oven. Ain’t nobody gonna complain if you serve ’em up twice, that’s for sure!
So, go ahead, whip yourself up a batch of these hush pups, and don’t forget to share with your neighbors. They’ll be knockin’ on your door askin’ for more, I promise ya that!
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