Best 4 Mississippi Catfish And Hushpuppies Recipes

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Mississippi catfish and hushpuppies are a classic combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. The catfish is mild and flaky, and the hushpuppies are golden brown and crispy. This dish is perfect for a summer cookout or a casual get-together with friends. There are many different recipes for Mississippi catfish and hushpuppies, so you can find one that suits your taste. Some recipes call for frying the catfish, while others call for baking it. Hushpuppies can be made with cornmeal, flour, or a combination of both. No matter how you choose to make it, Mississippi catfish and hushpuppies are a delicious and satisfying meal.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CATFISH CAKES



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These cakes are crispy on the outside and moist and flavorful on the inside-a real treat! I like to serve them with hush puppies and coleslaw. I developed the recipe to put to good use all the catfish we catch at our lake cabin. -Jan Campbell, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds catfish fillets
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 large potato, peeled, cooked and mashed
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups finely crushed butter-flavored crackers
Canola oil
Tartar sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Poach or bake catfish fillets until fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain and refrigerate. Flake cooled fish into a large bowl. Add the eggs, potato, onion, parsley, pepper sauce, garlic, salt, pepper and basil and mix well. Shape into eight patties. , Place cracker crumbs in a shallow bowl. Coat patties in cracker crumbs. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook catfish cakes in oil in batches on each side or until golden brown. Serve with tartar sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 546mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

HUSH PUPPIES



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A fish dinner isn't complete without a side of hush puppies, and my mom is well-known for this recipe. It's the best! -Mary McGuire, Graham, NC

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk the egg, milk and onion; add to dry ingredients just until combined. , In a cast-iron Dutch oven or an electric skillet, heat oil to 365°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 2-1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MISSISSIPPI HUSH PUPPIES



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This recipe is from a flyer that I receied many years ago. I made them once and they were really tasty but I don't like to fry all that much (too much work and fat!) so I haven't made them again since. I'm going to try making them into mini muffins sometime soon!

Provided by Krista Smith

Categories     Healthy

Time 20m

Yield 18 puppies!, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup self-rising cornmeal mix
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup beer
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine egg and next 4 ingredients, stirring well.
  • add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
  • Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a dutch oven or large saucepan; heat to 375.
  • Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into hot oil, and fry in batches 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.2, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 136.1, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 1.6

DENISE'S LOUISIANA HUSH PUPPIES & FRIED CATFISH



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These hush puppies have a cake like consistency (not your little ball of dry cornmeal). This is my base recipe, but it can be altered to your own taste, such as less sugar and more jalapeño. The catfish recipe is my husband's, and is more of an ingredient than a recipe, but this is our most requested meal when we're having friends over, so I thought I'd add it. I usually also serve with french fries, onion rings and fried mushrooms. Not the most healthy meal in the world...but oh, so good.

Provided by Deely

Categories     Catfish

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup self rising flour
3/4 cup plain cornmeal
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup whole kernel corn, Drained
3/4 cup creamed corn
1/2 cup diced onion
1 egg, Slightly Beaten
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper
peanut oil (for frying)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup seasoned fish fry (We use Louisiana Fish Fry, (it can be found on-line at www.louisianafishfry.com)

Steps:

  • HUSH PUPPIES:.
  • Heat oil to 350°F.
  • Stir together all ingredients.
  • Drop by tablespoon into hot oil (Hint: drop close to oil to prevent getting a bunch of little hush puppies).
  • When hush puppies float and are golden on one side, flip and brown other side.
  • Remove from oil and place on a paper towel lined cookie sheet, in a low oven.
  • FRIED CATFISH.
  • Rinse catfish fillets in cold water.
  • Drain well.
  • Salt and pepper the fish. (At this point other seasonings can be added, such as garlic, Old Bay Tony's, etc).
  • Dredge fish in Seasoned Fish Fry.
  • Deep fry in hot oil.

Tips:

  • For the catfish, use a firm-fleshed variety such as channel catfish or flathead catfish. Cut the fish into 1-inch thick pieces.
  • To make the marinade, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour the marinade over the catfish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • For the hushpuppies, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the egg, milk, and onion. Drop the batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
  • For the tartar sauce, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, parsley, capers, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Conclusion:

This classic Southern dish is sure to please everyone at the table. The catfish is flaky and flavorful, the hushpuppies are crispy and golden brown, and the tartar sauce is the perfect complement. Serve with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, potato salad, or baked beans.

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