Carolina Shrimp & Creamed Corn

Recipe Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
2. Heat a skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. When the pan has warmed up, add 2 tbsp of oil or enough to coat the bottom of the pan, plus a little extra. Open the container of corn fritter batter (a) and gently stir with a dinner spoon. Use the spoon to drop the batter into the pan (you should have enough batter to make 2 medium-sized fritters per serving). Try to space the fritters out in the pan to leave room for them to expand (similar to when you make pancakes). Cook for 1 minute, then use a spatula to flip the fritters over and cook for another minute.
3. Transfer the fritters to a baking tray and place in your preheated 350 degree oven to bake while you cook the corn and shrimp.
4. Use a cloth or paper towel to carefully wipe out the pan you were using. Put the pan back over medium-high heat for 1 minute. When the pan has warmed up, add 1 tbsp of oil or enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the corn and peppers (b) to the pan. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Saute the vegetables for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the creamed corn soup (c) to the pan. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring the mixture up to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Once simmering, adjust the heat down to medium-low or low to maintain a low boil. Simmer for 3 minutes.
6. While the soup is simmering, cut open the package of shrimp (d) and place on a plate. Season the shrimp with a light pinch of salt and pepper. Use tongs to add the shrimp to the pan and nestle them down into the corn and vegetable mixture. Cook for about 90 seconds, or until the shrimp are white and slightly curled.
7. When the shrimp is cooked to your liking, add the spinach (e) to the pan. Mix well to incorporate with the shrimp and corn.
8. At this point your fritters should be ready. Pull the pan from the oven and place the fritters on a plate to rest.
9. Spoon the shrimp and corn soup into your serving bowls. Add cajun pickled pepper relish (f) on top. Serve the fritters on top or on the side.