Wednesday Fish Fry! That’s one thing I remember most about my childhood (that and hush puppies). While many remember fish fry Friday, my family did ours on Wednesdays. I always loved a good ole’ fish fry. We had them at my family reunions growing up, and they were a blast. I still remember being outside in the Mississippi summer heat watching the elders fry catfish and hush puppies while soul music jammed in the background. We still have an annual fish fry at my grandparents’ house the day after Thanksgiving and growing up we had them on Wednesdays, my dad’s day off.
Ya see, fried fish is my dad’s favorite food period. I grew up not only having fish on Wednesdays but whenever my dad could sneak it into the weekly menu without us begging for an alternative. Whenever we head down to Mississippi, we always return with a massive box of fresh catfish from down in the Delta. And what goes better with a bunch of fried hot catfish fillets than southern hush puppies?
That’s right! Good ole fashioned hush puppies are to fried fish what peanut butter is to jelly. This is the perfect hush puppy recipe too because they taste like little morsels of fried cornbread. Sounds utterly delicious right? I whip up the batter for these in about 5 minutes flat, fry them up golden brown and serve them along side some fried catfish, tilapia, perch, flounder, whiting, shrimp or whatever else we may have in the house. It reminds me of home and those good times at our Fish Fry Wednesdays. What meal days do you remember most from your childhood?
Good ole fashioned hush puppies are to fried fish what peanut butter is to jelly. This is the perfect hush puppy recipe too because they taste like little morsels of fried cornbread. Sounds utterly delicious right? I whip up the batter for these in about 5 minutes flat, fry them up golden brown and serve them along side some fried catfish, tilapia, perch, flounder, whiting, shrimp or whatever else we may have in the house.
- 3/4 cup white corn meal
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 6 tablespoons milk
- In a skillet, add frying oil and heat.
- In a medium sized bowl, add corn meal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt and granulated sugar and whisk together to combine.
- Next add in egg, onion and milk and whisk until batter is thick and well combined.
- Over hot heat, drop in tablespoons of batter and fry until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove hush puppies once golden brown and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
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Christina@A Soulful Twist says
March 11, 2014 at 1:42 pmI normally deep fry my hush puppies but I’m going to try it this way.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
March 11, 2014 at 2:07 pmYes, I do either way depending on convenience.
Amy says
February 23, 2014 at 3:33 amMy mother in law makes the BEST hush puppies for fish fries during Lent. Looking forward to visiting her church in the next few weeks to get my fix.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 23, 2014 at 3:49 amNICE!!! Hush Puppies are the best!
Bill says
February 22, 2014 at 10:34 pmNow you’re singing my song. I grew up going to Mississippi catfish houses and hushpuppies were always front and center. Brings back so many memories. Great post, Jocelyn!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 22, 2014 at 10:55 pmOh gosh I know this is like second nature to you Bill!
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says
February 22, 2014 at 5:53 pmYum!! Funny enough in Jamaica they have a Fish Fry Friday, every Friday…! I’m a fan of fried fish from the beach specifically, but I totally love all hush puppies!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 22, 2014 at 9:25 pmOh gosh Jessica! That sounds amazing. I wish I could experience the Jamaica fish fry!!
Maria | Pink Patisserie says
February 22, 2014 at 3:41 pmJoceyln, those are gorgeous! I tried making hush-puppies once with disastrous results. I’m going to try your recipe next time. I can practically taste them!!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 22, 2014 at 3:49 pmYum Maria!!! I think I can taste them too!!
Kate@Diethood says
February 22, 2014 at 3:00 pmDude, seriously, I wished you lived next door! These look wonderful.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 22, 2014 at 3:04 pmWe need to arrange living next door to each other girl!
Jess says
February 22, 2014 at 9:16 amThese look amazing- I’ve never has hush puppies before, but I really must try now! 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 22, 2014 at 2:33 pmThey are awesome Jess!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
February 22, 2014 at 6:51 amI don’t think I have ever had hush puppies before but they look delicious!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 22, 2014 at 2:31 pmThey are pretty yummy Julianne! You have to try them one day!
Renee @ Tortillas and Honey says
February 21, 2014 at 11:34 pmI love fish fry and hush puppies! That’s so awesome that you had them every Wednesday, I would’ve loved to be a guest at your parents’ house growing up! 😉
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 21, 2014 at 11:43 pmWe would have definitely invited you over to our house!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
February 21, 2014 at 10:57 pmThese are gorgeous! I love how pretty your photos are, and I can only imagine how good these taste Jocelyn 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 21, 2014 at 11:07 pmThanks so much Aimee!!
Erika says
February 21, 2014 at 10:47 pmOh my gosh I had hush puppies for the first time in North Carolina. Those + honey butter = PURE HEAVEN!!! I’ve been wanting to try making them at home…but also not, because I would eat them all. Seriously. Thanks for sharing such an easy recipe for when I do finally give them a try 😉
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 21, 2014 at 10:51 pmAbsolutely Erika! That honey butter idea sounds amazing!
Connie | URBAN BAKES says
February 21, 2014 at 7:17 pmI love these! I haven’t had them since I was a kid. I think its time for me to make them… this time homemade tho 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 21, 2014 at 7:19 pmIndeed homemade!!
Heather @ French Press says
February 21, 2014 at 6:55 pmI really miss our family Friday fish fry – and homemade hush puppies, yes please
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 21, 2014 at 6:56 pmOh wow, you used to have the traditional Friday fish fry too? Awesome!
Shawn @ I Wash You Dry says
February 21, 2014 at 6:16 pmThese are a total guilty pleasure of mine! I can’t wait to try this recipe out! 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 21, 2014 at 6:32 pmGosh I thought I was the only one that thought hush puppies were a guilty pleasure!!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
February 21, 2014 at 5:56 pmThese look amazing Jocelyn! I’ve never had a Hush Puppy…might need to change that!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 21, 2014 at 5:59 pmI know right?? Same here!
Justine @ Cooking and Beer says
February 21, 2014 at 5:27 pmOhhhhhhhh! These hush puppies sound like the PERFECT finger food to get me through the weekend! 😉
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 21, 2014 at 5:41 pmIndeed Justine!
Melissa from HungryFoodLove says
February 21, 2014 at 5:17 pmI grew up eating hush puppies and have not made them in a while. Thanks for the recipe!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 21, 2014 at 5:41 pmI love that you grew up eating them! That is so cool Melissa!
The Duo Dishes says
February 21, 2014 at 4:42 pmDefinitely on the same tip! Love hush puppies, especially when they come with a good sauce. Growing up in the South, hush puppies and fried fish were the best combo.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 21, 2014 at 4:45 pmYes fried fish and hush puppies are the best combo ever!
Nicole says
February 21, 2014 at 3:49 pmAll I need is some catfish.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 21, 2014 at 3:54 pmExactly Nicole!
Marcie says
February 21, 2014 at 3:46 pmThese are the perfect, golden brown! Fish fry weds sounds like a spectacular dinner to look forward to every week, and this side dish looks heavenly.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 21, 2014 at 3:51 pmThanks so much Marcie!
Ashley @ My Midwest Table says
February 21, 2014 at 3:27 pmI’m not a fish fan BUT I love me some hush puppies. SO GOOD! These look super soft on the inside and nicely crispy on the outside. So basically, they’re perfect hush puppies! 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 21, 2014 at 3:32 pmYes those are exactly how they taste too Ashley!
Mary Frances says
February 21, 2014 at 2:42 pmThese kind of recipes always remind me of my dad, too! He sure isn’t Southern, but he likes his fish fried. 🙂 They look amazing, Jocelyn!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 21, 2014 at 3:01 pmWe have similar daddies it seems!!
Donalyn@The Creekside Cook says
February 21, 2014 at 2:28 pmJocelyn, these looks so good! I have to admit that I am not much of a fan of fish [though I keep trying!], but hunks cornbread fried in oil? Huge fan of that!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 21, 2014 at 2:31 pmYep that’s the thing that is so awesome about hush puppies, they can easily stand alone!
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
February 21, 2014 at 1:22 pmWow – these look absolutely delish. Fried perfection! I’ve never had these, but must change that soon!!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 21, 2014 at 2:17 pmThanks so much Kathi!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
February 21, 2014 at 11:36 amI love hushpuppies even thought I’m not a big fish fan. These look amazing! I loved pizza night at our house. Since we always got to help with the assembly 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 21, 2014 at 2:16 pmPizza night is so awesome too! I do that now in my house!