Chipotle Shrimp With Corn Cakes (Zwt Usa Southwest)

Chipotle peppers are smoked and dried jalapeno peppers, commonly used in Mexican cuisine to add a smoky and spicy flavor.

This is gluten free, high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Chipotle Shrimp With Corn Cakes (Zwt Usa Southwest)

Cooking Method: Grilling, Pan frying Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Seafood Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Shrimp
• 2 teaspoon Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• ¹⁄₄ cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Corn kernels
• ¹⁄₄ cup Red bell pepper
• ¹⁄₄ cup Green onions
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cilantro
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 4 tablespoon Sour cream
• 1 sliced Avocado

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce with 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Blend until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and 1 tablespoon of the chipotle mixture.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in the corn kernels, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
6. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
7. Drop spoonfuls of the corn cake batter onto the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
8. Remove the corn cakes from the skillet and set aside.
9. In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
10. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
11. Serve the chipotle shrimp over the corn cakes and garnish with sour cream and avocado slices.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 5g

Protein 25g50%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.