Crab and Artichoke Hushpuppies

Crab and Artichoke Hushpuppies

 

Crab and Artichoke Hushpuppies

Crab and artichoke hushpuppies with spinach and goat cheese dipping sauce.
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: Aritichoke, Crab, Hushpuppy
Author: Scott Hines, Farmstead Grill

Ingredients

Hushpuppies

  • 2 ups all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp old bay
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup artichokes chopped
  • 1/4 lb crab meat claw or lump
  • 1/4 cup scallions

Spinach and Goat Cheese Dipping Sauce

  • 1/2 gallon milk
  • 1/3 lb butter
  • 1 1/3 lb flour
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cloves
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 12 oz goat cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup spinach chopped

Instructions

Hushpuppies

  • Combine all dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Combine all wet ingredients.
  • Combine both together until the mixture is moist, it will still be a little lumpy.
  • Heat approx. 2 inches of oil in a pot (or use a fryer; for a healthier option use less liquid and use an air fryer) to 350 degrees.
  • Spoon about a tablespoon of batter into hot oil and repeat until oil is half full with hush puppies.
  • Cook each batch for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove and drain on a paper towel.
  • Season with salt and serve with dipping sauce.

Spinach and Goat Cheese Dipping Sauce

  • Cut onion in half and peel.
  • Stick bay leaf to onion with cloves.
  • Place milk in a pot over low heat and add thyme sprigs and onion.
  • At the same time as the milk is simmering create a roux by melting butter and combining it with the flour until a paste forms.
  • Once milk comes to a simmer, remove the onion and thyme.
  • Immediately incorporate roux into the milk mixture a little at a time to reduce lumps, mix constantly using a whisk.
  • While the milk mixture continues to simmer add the goat cheese and sour cream and let cook for an additional 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to catch any lumps. Then add chopped spinach to the sauce.
  • Place sauce in serving dish and serve warm alongside hushpuppies.
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