Description
Discover how to make irresistible Shrimp Alfredo Corn Cake Sliders with Garlic Cream Sauce. Perfect your culinary skills with this mouthwatering recipe guide!
Ingredients
- Shrimp Alfredo Corn Cake Sliders With Garlic Cream Sauce
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined (450 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil (15 milliliters)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder (5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder (5 grams)
- For the Corn Cakes:
- 1 cup (240 ml) cornmeal (160 grams)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) all-purpose flour (65 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) baking powder (2 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) baking soda (2 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt (2 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (240 milliliters)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar (13 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) corn kernels, fresh or froz en (160 grams)
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s chopped fresh chives (30 milliliters)
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s vegetable oil, for frying (30 milliliters)
- For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter (14 grams)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (240 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) grated Parmesan cheese (50 grams)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Garlic Cream Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise (120 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice (15 milliliters)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For Assembly:
- Fresh arugula or lettuce leaves
- Slices of tomato
Instructions
- **Prepare the Shrimp:**
- – In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- – Mix until shrimp are evenly coated.
- **Cook the Shrimp:**
- – Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- – Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- – Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- **Make the Corn Cake Batter:**
- – In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- – In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and sugar.
- – Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- – Fold in corn kernels and chopped chives.
- **Cook the Corn Cakes:**
- – Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- – Spoon batter into the skillet to form small cakes.
- – Cook 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- – Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- **Prepare the Alfredo Sauce:**
- – In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- – Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- – Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- – Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- – Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
- **Make the Garlic Cream Sauce:**
- – In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- – Mix until smooth.
- **Assemble the Sliders:**
- – Place a corn cake on a plate.
- – Top with a few arugula or lettuce leaves.
- – Add a slice of tomato and 2-3 shrimp.
- – Drizzle with Alfredo sauce.
- – Top with another corn cake.
- **Serve:**
- – Serve sliders warm with a side of garlic cream sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are evenly coated with olive oil and spices by mixing thoroughly with your handsnMix corn cake batter minimally after adding wet ingredients to keep cakes tender and fluffynGradually add Parmesan to simmering cream, stirring to avoid clumping and create a smooth sauce
