Shrimp And Waffles
Serves: 3
Imelda VonRueden
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
46
Spice
60
Sweetness
66
Sourness
36
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.9
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Cornmeal1 cup
All-Purpose Flour1 cup
Grated Parmesan2 tsps
Baking Powder1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper1 tsp
Garlic Powder1.5 cups
Buttermilk3 tbsps
Vegetable Oil (grapeseed or)1 tbsp
Light Brown Sugar (packed)2 large
Egg2 tbsps
Olive Oil1 cup
White Wine (dry)1 cup
GrapeDirections:
1
Special equipment: a waffle iron For the waffles: Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, Parmesan, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, cayenne, garlic powder and a few grinds of black pepper in a large bowl
2
Whisk together the buttermilk, grapeseed oil, sugar and eggs in a medium bowl
3
Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, and gently stir until just incorporated (it's OK if there are some lumps)
4
Let the batter rest for 15 minutes
5
Meanwhile, preheat a waffle iron to medium-high
6
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F
7
Spray the top and bottom of the waffle iron with cooking spray
8
Fill the waffle iron about three-quarters full with batter (some of the waffle iron should still be showing)
9
Close the lid gently, and cook according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown and crisp
10
Keep the cooked waffles warm in the oven
11
For the shrimp: Sprinkle the shrimp lightly with salt and pepper
12
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
13
Add the shrimp in a single layer, and cook until they just start to turn bright pink on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes
14
Add the wine, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes (if the pan gets too dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time)
15
Add the tomatoes and scallions, and toss with the shrimp until the tomatoes just begin to soften, about 1 minute
16
Add the butter pieces, and swirl the pan until there's a thick sauce
17
Stir in the Parmesan and hot sauce
18
Arrange 2 waffles per plate, and spoon the shrimp and sauce evenly over the waffles
19
Serve with lemon wedges and more hot sauce