55 grams
(½ stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1
large egg, lightly beaten
455 grams
large (21/30 count), extra-large (16/20 count), or jumbo (11/15 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
Extra-virgin olive oil
120 milliliters
sour cream
12
fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)
Special Equipment
cast-iron griddle
Instructions
01
In a medium bowl combine the relish ingredients, including ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Mix well and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
02
In a medium bowl whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and ¾ teaspoon salt. (If using polenta, process it in a food processor until ground to the texture of fine sand, 1 to 2 minutes.) In a large measuring cup whisk the milk, butter, and egg. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and whisk gently until a smooth batter forms, being careful not to over mix.
03
Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (180° to 230°C). Preheat a griddle over direct heat for about 10 minutes.
04
Lightly brush the shrimp with oil and season evenly with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Coat the griddle with 2 tablespoons oil.
05
Working in batches, ladle 60 milliliters of the batter for each cake onto the griddle, flattening each cake gently with the back of a spoon. Cook over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until the corn cakes are browned on both sides and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes, turning once. At the same time, grill the shrimp over direct medium heat until they are just firm to the touch and opaque in the center, 3 to 5 minutes, turning once or twice.
06
To serve, divide the corn cakes among serving plates and dollop about 2 teaspoons of sour cream on each cake. Top with one or more shrimp (depending on the size you purchased). Drain and spoon the relish alongside each cake. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
Instructions
the Ingredients
Relish
1
can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
60 grams
seeded and finely chopped tomato
80 grams
finely chopped yellow or red bell pepper
40 grams
minced red onion, rinsed and drained
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 small lime
1
small garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon
chipotle chile powder
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Corn cakes
330 grams
fine-grind cornmeal (or polenta)
35 grams
all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons
baking powder
360 milliliters
whole milk
55 grams
(½ stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1
large egg, lightly beaten
455 grams
large (21/30 count), extra-large (16/20 count), or jumbo (11/15 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
Extra-virgin olive oil
120 milliliters
sour cream
12
fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)
Special Equipment
cast-iron griddle
Instructions
01
In a medium bowl combine the relish ingredients, including ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Mix well and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
02
In a medium bowl whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and ¾ teaspoon salt. (If using polenta, process it in a food processor until ground to the texture of fine sand, 1 to 2 minutes.) In a large measuring cup whisk the milk, butter, and egg. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and whisk gently until a smooth batter forms, being careful not to over mix.
03
Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (180° to 230°C). Preheat a griddle over direct heat for about 10 minutes.
04
Lightly brush the shrimp with oil and season evenly with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Coat the griddle with 2 tablespoons oil.
05
Working in batches, ladle 60 milliliters of the batter for each cake onto the griddle, flattening each cake gently with the back of a spoon. Cook over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until the corn cakes are browned on both sides and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes, turning once. At the same time, grill the shrimp over direct medium heat until they are just firm to the touch and opaque in the center, 3 to 5 minutes, turning once or twice.
06
To serve, divide the corn cakes among serving plates and dollop about 2 teaspoons of sour cream on each cake. Top with one or more shrimp (depending on the size you purchased). Drain and spoon the relish alongside each cake. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.