Catfish and Hushpuppies
Catfish and Hushpuppies is a beloved Southern American dish featuring crispy, cornmeal-battered fried catfish served alongside golden, deep-fried cornmeal dumplings called hushpuppies. The catfish is typically seasoned and fried until crunchy, while the hushpuppies are savory, slightly sweet balls of cornmeal batter, often flavored with onion and spices.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both fat and carbohydrates due to the deep-frying process and the cornmeal-based components, providing a good amount of protein from the catfish. A typical serving can range from 800 to 1,200 calories, with significant amounts of sodium and iron.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 650 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
| Potassium | 600 mg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.0 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.0 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg |
Per 1 plate (about 400 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Hushpuppies have a fun origin story, with one popular legend claiming they were originally fried cornmeal bits thrown to barking dogs to 'hush' them during fish frys. Nutritionally, while indulgent, catfish is a lean source of protein and provides omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.
