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Open-Face Shrimp Tamales

Makes: 6 servings
Prep 20 mins Bake 450°F 15 mins to 20 mins Cook 6 mins to 7 mins
Open-Face Shrimp Tamales
Ingredients
  • 3 large fresh ears of corn (with husks)
  • 1 16 ounce tubrefrigerated cooked polenta
  • Nonstick spray coating
  • 4 medium Roma tomatoes, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin seed, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 18 cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on, if desired) (about 8 oz.)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degree F. Carefully remove husks from corn, keeping whole. Wash husks and set aside to dry. Set aside 12 of the larger husks (about 6x4 inches). Cut corn kernels from cobs. You should have about 2 cups kernels. Discard cobs and set corn aside.

2. Cut polenta crosswise into 12 slices. Spray a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick coating. Lay polenta slices in single layer in pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, turning after 10 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, spray a large skillet with nonstick coating. Cook corn, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, vinegar, thyme, cumin, and salt. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cooked shrimp; cover and heat through.

4. To serve, arrange 2 corn husks on individual plates. Place 2 polenta slices on corn husks; spoon the shrimp and corn mixture into husks. Garnish with cilantro. Makes 6 main-dish servings.

Nutrition Facts (Open-Face Shrimp Tamales)
  • Servings Per Recipe 6,
  • cal. (kcal) 177,
  • Fat, total (g) 1,
  • chol. (mg) 74,
  • carb. (g) 31,
  • fiber (g) 4,
  • pro. (g) 12,
  • vit. A (IU) 340,
  • vit. C (mg) 12,
  • sodium (mg) 481,
  • calcium (mg) 10,
  • iron (mg) 2,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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