Shrimp Hushpuppies with Vidalia Onion Dip
Shrimp Hushpuppies with Vidalian Onion Dip is a pescatarian recipe with 8 servings. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 14g of protein, 32g of fat, and a total of 477 calories. It works well as a side dish. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes. It is perfect for The Super Bowl. A couple people really liked this Southern dish. If you have garlic powder, egg, chives, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Hushpuppies, Vidalian Onion Gratin {Baked Bloomin’ Onions}, and Smoky Sweet Vidalian Onions and Beans.
Instructions
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Add the olive oil and butter to a large saute pan over medium heat.
Add the onions and saute until caramelized, about 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Remove from the heat and allow the onions to cool.
Blend the sour cream, mayonnaise, hot sauce, garlic powder, and chives together in a medium bowl.
Add the onions and stir well to blend. Taste for seasonings. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
*Cook's Note: This dip is best made the night before, so the flavors have time to meld.
Preheat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Drop heaping tablespoon-sized amounts of the mixture into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes each.
Remove from the oil to paper towels to drain and season immediately with salt and pepper
Transfer to a serving platter or bowl and serve with the onion dip.