Chipotle Shrimp With Corn Cakes Zwt Usa Southwest Recipes

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP WITH CORN CAKES (ZWT USA SOUTHWEST)

Steps:

• Prepare ranchero sauce (makes 4 cups - need about 1 cup for recipe):.
• lightly blacken tomatoes and serranos in a skillet or under the broiler, about 4-5 minutes.
• chop together and set aside.
• saute onion and garlic in oil in a saucepan over low heat till onions are soft but not brown, about 10 minutes.
• combine all ingredients in the saucepan (reserve a few strips of julienned poblano for garnish). cook, partially covered, over low heat for 20-30 minutes, adding water if necessary.
• Remove cilantro.
• Garnish with a few strips of julienned poblanos.
• Refrigerate till ready to use.
• prepare corn cakes:.
• place the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix together.
• in a large bowl, whisk the buttermilk and butter together and then whisk in the egg.
• gradually add the dry ingredients to the liquid and whisk till thoroughly incorporated.
• puree 1/2 cup of the corn and fold it into the batter along with the remaining whole kernels and the scallions.
• Add a little buttermilk if necessary to thin the batter.
• using an ungreased pan over medium heat, ladle 1 T of the corn cake better and form 3-inch cakes.
• Cook till golden brown, about 30 seconds each side.
• stack and keep warm till served.
• Shrimp:.
• In a large pan, bring the water to a boil, add the lemon juice, peppercorns and salt.
• Add the shrimp and cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
• Drain, cook, peel and devein.
• Prepare chipotle butter - roughly puree together the butter, 1/2 lb of the peeled shrimp, and 1 1/2 T of chipotle puree.
• Set aside at room temperature.
• Just before serving, toss together the remaining pound of cooked shrimp with remaining 3 T of chipotle puree and heat through on a griddle, about 2 minutes.
• To serve:.
• place 3 corn cakes on each plate, place 3 shrimp on each cake and spread chipotle butter liberally over shrimp.
• sprinkle the chopped scallions over shrimp.
• Serve ranchero sauce at the side of the corn cakes.

CORN CAKES WITH SHRIMP AND CHIPOTLE BUTTER: TORTILLAS DE MAIZE

Steps:

• To prepare the Pico de Gallo, place the onion in a small strainer, rinse with hot water, and drain. Transfer to a mixing bowl, add the remaining salsa ingredients, and mix well. Let sit, refrigerated, for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to marry. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the chipotle puree with the water. Add the shrimp and toss to thoroughly coat. Marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the 1 cup of softened butter with the remaining 4 1/2 tablespoons of chipotle puree; use more or less chipotle, to taste. Set aside at room temperature. To prepare the Corn Cakes, thoroughly combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a mixing bowl. In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk the buttermilk and melted butter together, then whisk in the egg. Gradually add the combined dry ingredients, stirring continuously until thoroughly incorporated. In a food processor, puree 1/2 cup of the corn kernels and fold into the batter. Then add the whole corn kernels and scallions, and mix together. Add a little more buttermilk if the batter is too thick. Set aside. To cook the shrimp, heat the 3 tablespoons of butter on a griddle or in a skillet. Saute the shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes over medium heat, turning once. Be careful not to overcook. Keep warm. To cook the Corn Cakes, heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and ladle enough Corn Cake batter to make 3-inch cakes. Cook until golden brown, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Repeat for the remaining cakes (there should be enough for 18 cakes). Place 3 warm Corn Cakes on each serving plate. Place 5 shrimp on top of the cakes and spread the warm soft chipotle butter liberally over the shrimp. Spoon the Pico de Gallo next to the Corn Cakes and garnish with the scallions.;

CHIPOTLE DRY-RUB SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Shell and devein the shrimp. Pat dry.
• In a medium bowl, mix the oregano, thyme, lemon-pepper, ground chipotle, salt and pepper. Add shrimp and toss thoroughly.
• Put the cilantro and lime juice in a blender and blend until cilantro is liquified. Pour into a small bowl and stir in sour cream. Refrigerate until the shrimp is cooked.
• Skewer the shrimp or place in a grill basket. Cook on a hot grill about 2 minutes per side, until shrimp are no longer translucent. Brush both sides lightly with oil while cooking.
• Serve hot or at room temperature with the dipping sauce.

GRILLED CHIPOTLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• preheat grill.
• soak bamboo skewers in cold water for 30 minutes, or use metal skewers.
• in a blender whisk the first 8 ingredients.
• pour into a large bowl and add shrimp, mix well.
• grill 2-3 minutes per side.
• if you don't want to use skewers you can just add the shrimp to a grill basket.

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring rice and water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. (Or cook as package directs).
• Meanwhile melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Stir in the garlic, and cook about 30 seconds before adding wine, Worcestershire sauce, chipotle, and salt.
• Mix in the shrimp, and cook 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
• Serve over the cooked rice.

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP AND CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Saute bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp.
• Add onions,celery and garlic and saute 3-4 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
• Stir in flour and cook one minute.
• Deglaze with sherry, stirring to scrape up bits from the bottom of the pot.
• Stir in broth, corn, potatoes, milk, chipotles, and thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook 15 minutes.
• Add shrimp and cream to soup.
• Add salt to taste.
• Simmer 5 minutes to cook shrimp.
• Serve.
• * This is very spicy. Start with 1/2 -1 Tbsp and work your way up according to taste.

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat a 2-sided grill (like the Foreman grill). Place pasta and water in large saucepan. Cover and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Remove lid and cook 6-8 minutes, stirring often, until most of the water is absorbed.
• Place shrimp and cornstarch in a large ziplock bag. Seal and shap to coat shrimp. Add marinade to bag, seal tightly and knead to coat; set aside.
• Stir remaining ingredients gently into pasta. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Place shrimp on grill, using tongs, and close lid. Grill 3-4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Serve over pasta.