Sea Salt Golden Hush Puppies

These Sea Salt Golden Hush Puppies are a mouth-watering and crispy snack or side dish that perfectly balances savory and salty flavors. Using only fresh, wholesome ingredients, and fried to perfection in healthy Ghee, these poppable puppies offer a unique and nutty flavor while staying true to their traditional roots. With a golden-crispy exterior and pillowy soft interior, each bite is simply bursting with aromatic fresh herbs of rosemary, basil, and parsley. Whether you're enjoying a casual weeknight dinner or celebrating a special occasion, these hush puppies are the ideal indulgence and are ready in just three simple steps. So take a bite and savor the irresistible combination of crispy, golden goodness, bright herbs, and sea salt seasoning.

• Time and Serving Size

  Time:

  Prep: 5 min

  Cook: 15 min

  Servings: 6

• Ingredients

  Ghee for frying ( sesame oil if ghee is unavailable )

  1 cup flour

  ¾ cup Cornmeal

  1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder

  2 teaspoons salt

  1 teaspoon onion powder

  ¼ teaspoon Paprika

  1 Egg (Large)

  1 cup Buttermilk

  parsley

  1 large sprig rosemary

• Nutrition

  *A note on the health benefits of Ghee: This fat has a high smoke point, which means it can be heated to high temperatures without burning or producing harmful smoke. It’s also abundant in healthy fats, including medium-chain fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which have been linked to improved heart health, weight management, and reduced inflammation.

  Nutrition per serving:

  Calories 225.1kcal, 11% DV

  Total Fat 6.1g, 9% DV

  Carbs 35.5g, 14% DV

  Sugars 2.46g, 3% DV

  Protein 6.13g, 12% DV

  Sodium 954.64mg, 48% DV

  Fiber 1.58g, 6% DV

  Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

  Health Score: 3.8/10

  *Health Scores are calculated on a 1-10 scale based on nutrient density and USDA recommendations for a healthy diet. A higher Health Score means healthier food. The value based on impact of more than 28 nutrients.

  Nutrients in this dish with a positive impact:

  Unsaturated Fat 1g, 3% DV

  Fiber 2g, 6% DV

  Protein 6g, 12% DV

  Potassium 136mg, 4% DV

  Magnesium 18mg, 5% DV

  Iron 2mg, 11% DV

• Flavor Profile

  Tasting Notes:

  Sweet, Nutty - Corn

  Rich, Nutty - Ghee

  Herbaceous, Fragrant - Rosemary

  Herbaceous, Peppery - Parsley

  Herbaceous, Fragrant, Peppery, Sweet - Basil

  Tangy, Sweet - Buttermilk

  Salty - Sea Salt

Step 1

Rinse and chop the herbs.

Step 2

In a stand mixer bowl or large bowl add cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, onion granules, paprika, and fresh herbs. Add 1 egg and buttermilk and stir until combined. Stir in cubed butter.

Step 3

Preheat a few tablespoons of ghee in a large skillet, enough to fill the pan 1 to 2 inches. Drop a bit of the batter in the ghee to test, once it turns golden brown using a teaspoon, round out a portion of the batter and drop in the hot oil. Repeat until there are a five to seven portions in the pan.

Step 4

Cook until the hush puppies are golden brown 2-3 minutes. Remove the hush puppies and set on a paper toweled lined plate. Repeat until all of the batter is gone. Sprinkle with sea salt or roll the hush puppies in the sea salt.