Catfish Parlour Hush Puppies Recipe

Recreate the legendary hush puppies from Austin's Catfish Parlour! These aren't your average round hushpuppies – these are uniquely shaped like little tubes, just like at the restaurant. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and perfect with both classic tartar sauce and zesty jalapeño tartar sauce. This recipe, originally published in the Austin American-Statesman, is scaled down from the restaurant's all-you-can-eat portions but still delivers that irresistible Catfish Parlour taste. Get ready to devour a bowl (or two!) of these addictive fried treats.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 67 mins

Calories 348.3 kcal

Protein 15g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Catfish Parlour Hush Puppies

Water
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1 cup yellow cornmeal
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 cup chopped green onions

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How to Make Catfish Parlour Hush Puppies

In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the chopped green onions.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).
Roll the hushpuppy batter into small, cigarette-shaped tubes, about 3-4 inches long and ½ inch in diameter.
Carefully place the hushpuppies in the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet.
Fry the hushpuppies for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the hushpuppies from the oil and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
Serve immediately with tartar sauce and jalapeño tartar sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

60 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

Carbs

24g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Catfish Parlour Hush Puppies?

Catfish Parlour Hush Puppies takes about 87 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 67 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Catfish Parlour Hush Puppies?

Catfish Parlour Hush Puppies has approximately 348.3 calories per serving, with about 15 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Catfish Parlour Hush Puppies?

The key ingredients for Catfish Parlour Hush Puppies are Water, Sugar, Salt, Granulated Garlic, Granulated Onion, Yellow Cornmeal. See the full list with measurements above.