Shrimp Cakes With a Black Bean and Corn Salsa

barby64's Note:

Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: Cajun Shrimp Cakes with a Black Bean and Corn Salsa

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4-6

Yield: 10.0 shrimp ...

• 1 1/2 lbs cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 32 ounces Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 small onion
• 7 eggs
• 8 ounces Japanese-style bread crumbs
• 2 cups flour
• vegetable oil
• 1 cup corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 6 green onions, sliced
• 3 limes
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 (5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with green chilies)
• baby spinach

Directions:

1. In a food processer, chop the cooked shrimp and add to a large bowl. In food processer, chop up the onion. Add to the shrimp. Add the following: 1 package of Simply Potatoes Mashed Potatoes, Mayonaise, 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 egg, 1 cup of Panko Bread Crumbs. Mix well. Take approximately a softball size amount and form into patties.
2. Put Flour, remaining eggs, whisked and breadcrumbs in 3 separate plates. Take each shrimp cake, coat first in flour, then dip into eggs, and then into bread crumbs. Chill for at least ½ hour. Heat oil in large pan and fry each cake until golden brown.
3. To make the salsa, combine corn, black beans, red pepper, cilantro, garlic, green onions, juice from 2 limes, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 can of diced tomatoes, 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Chill for at least 1 hour.
4. When Shrimp cakes are done, garnish plate with Baby spinach and remaining lime, spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of salsa over the cakes and serve.

Reviews

[lulu621]

This dish was Delicious!!!. A refreshing and delightful change from the everyday norm. Its easy to make and even the Kids couldn't get enough of them. This is a winner !!!!