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  • Cajun Shrimp and Corn Hush Puppies

    Cajun Shrimp and Corn Hush Puppies
    Cajun Shrimp and Corn Hush Puppies
    (Serves 8)

    1 cup yellow corn meal
    1 tblsp all purpose flour
    1/2 tsp baking soda
    2 tsp onion powder
    1 tsp sugar
    1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning
    1 egg, beaten
    5-6 tblsp buttermilk
    1 cup corn niblets
    8 ounces chopped, cooked shrimp
    1 Serrano Chili, deseeded and minced
    2 tblsp white onion, minced
    2 tblsp sun dried tomatoes, minced
    1 green onion, thinly sliced (optional)
    Vegetable Oil for frying


    NOTES:
     

    Heat oil to 350 degrees.
    Mix all ingredients together, except the buttermilk. Once ingredients are mixed well, add the buttermilk a tblsp at a time until the entire mix just sticks together. You don't want it wet.

    Drop heaping tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil and fry for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked though.

  • Thai Pasta

    Thai Pasta

    Thai Pasta (Serves 2-4)

    ½ lb egg noodles, or any kind of pasta
    6-8 sun dried tomatoes, or 2 small ripe tomatoes, chopped small
    16 Thai Basil leaves, minced
    ½ can of coconut milk
    5 cloves of garlic, chopped medium
    1 tblsp tomato paste
    sprinkle of lemon grass powder, optional
    2 Thai chilis, sliced small, optional
    pinch of salt
    1½ tblsp butter


    NOTES: This dish was born out of having 3/4 of a can of coconut milk in my fridge as leftovers and I happened to have Thai basil and Thai peppers so I said, why not!
     

    Start a pot of salted water on boil for your pasta. In a medium saute pan, add the butter on med/low heat, when melted add the garlic and chilis (if your using them), saute for 4 minutes, add in the sundried tomato or the real ones if that is what you're using. saute for another 4 minutes. Add in the coconut milk and the tomato paste and the lemon grass powder. bring to a simmer and lower heat. Once the water is boiling add your pasta to it, occasionally check the pasta for doneness. My egg noodles were done at this point. Drain completely and return to the pot. Add your minced basil to the sauce stir and turn off the sauce after 30 more seconds. Pour over the pasta, mix well and serve immediately. Yum! I added a pinch of salt and served.