Bushs Southwestern Black Bean Cakes With Grilled Shrimp Recipes

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH BLACK BEAN CAKES AND CORIANDER SAUCE

Steps:

• Black Bean Cakes
• Place the black beans in cold water to cover. Soak overnight, or for at least 1 hour. Drain, rinse, place in a large pot, and cover with fresh cold water. Bring to a boil, skim the foam, then simmer over low heat for about 1 hour. Add more water, if necessary, to keep the beans covered.
• Meanwhile, heat the 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the onion, peppers, and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the vegetables, along with the honey, vinegar, chili powder, and cumin, to the beans and continue to simmer. When the beans are quite soft and are starting to break down, season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook until the beans are creamy.
• Remove the bean mixture from the heat and strain, reserving the liquid. Puree in a food processor, then transfer to a baking sheet. Spread the puree evenly and let it cool completely. Form the puree into little cakes shaped like hockey pucks (use about 1/2 cup per cake). The consistency is perfect if it is moist enough to gather into a ball, but not so wet that the mixture sticks to your hands.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F. To finish the cakes, lightly dust them with flour. Heat a medium skillet (lightly coated with oil) over medium-high heat. Sauté the cakes just long enough to get a nice crust on each side. When ready to serve, place them on baking sheets in the oven to warm through. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of cilantro.
• Grilled Shrimp
• Soak the skewers in hot water.
• In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil and seasonings. Toss the shrimp with this marinade and refrigerate while you make the coriander sauce.
• Turn on the broiler or light the grill.
• Place 4 shrimp on each skewer.
• Meanwhile, heat the black bean cakes.
• Broil or grill the shrimp 2-3 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Remove from the skewers, arrange on four plates, and drizzle with the warm coriander sauce. Serve with a black bean cake.
• Coriander Sauce
• Place the shallot, orange zest and juice, wine, vinegar, and coriander in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the liquid is reduced to 2 or 3 tablespoons. While it's still hot, whisk in softened butter by the spoonful until the sauce is emulsified (it will look thick and creamy). Stir in the chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and keep warm over low heat.

BUSH'S® SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN CAKES WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Pulse half BUSH'S BEST Black Beans in food processor until pureed. Add cream and continue to pulse until blended; carefully fold in egg whites and seasonings. Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
• Using wax paper, mold black bean cakes into small patties of equal size; spray skillet with cooking spray; saute in non-stick skillet until light brown on both sides.
• Grill or broil the shrimp until cooked. Place black bean cake in center of plate with 3 or 4 small pieces of lettuce on top.
• Puree ingredients for chipotle mayonnaise and spoon in center of lettuce. Place shrimp on mayonnaise with whole black beans also around lettuce and serve.

BUSH'S® SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN CAKES WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Pulse half BUSH'S BEST Black Beans in food processor until pureed. Add cream and continue to pulse until blended; carefully fold in egg whites and seasonings. Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
• Using wax paper, mold black bean cakes into small patties of equal size; spray skillet with cooking spray; saute in non-stick skillet until light brown on both sides.
• Grill or broil the shrimp until cooked. Place black bean cake in center of plate with 3 or 4 small pieces of lettuce on top.
• Puree ingredients for chipotle mayonnaise and spoon in center of lettuce. Place shrimp on mayonnaise with whole black beans also around lettuce and serve.