Shrimp Hushpuppies with Vidalia Onion Dip

Name: Shrimp Hushpuppies with Vidalia Onion Dip
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 Vidalia onions, chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups sour cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; Dash hot sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1/4 cup finely chopped chives; Shrimp Hushpuppies, for serving, recipe follows; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 3/4 cup self-rising flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 small onion, grated; 1/4 cup chives, chopped; 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, cleaned and tails removed, chopped; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated; Peanut oil, for frying