Shrimp Corn Cakes with Citrus Chile Salsa

Shrimp corn cakes are a popular dish in Southern cuisine and are often served as an appetizer or main course.

This is gluten free, high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Shrimp Corn Cakes with Citrus Chile Salsa

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Appetizer, Lunch Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Shrimp
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• ¹⁄₄ cup Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Paprika
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 large Egg
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₄ chopped Green onions
• ¹⁄₄ chopped Red bell pepper
• as needed for frying Vegetable oil
• 1 juiced Orange
• 2 juiced Lime
• 1 finely chopped Red chili pepper
• for garnish chopped Cilantro

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Stir in the shrimp, green onions, and red bell pepper.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the shrimp corn mixture into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
7. Remove from the pan and let rest on a paper towel-lined plate.
8. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, lime juice, and red chili pepper to make the citrus chile salsa.
9. Serve the shrimp corn cakes with the citrus chile salsa and garnish with chopped cilantro. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 8g

Protein 18g36%

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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.