Tortilla Crusted Shrimp w/Green Pumpkin Seed Salsa

"Chef Mike Bomberg at Dominion Country Club prepared this for a cooking demonstration. The flavor is out of this world!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 30mins
Ingredients:
18
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Clean the shrimp and set aside.
  • Set up for breading.
  • Add a little chile powder, cumin and garlic powder to the masa or flour.
  • Prepare egg wash with eggs and milk.
  • Tear tortillas into rough pieces- process in food processor till you have a coarsely ground meal- like raw oatmeal- combine with corn meal Coat shrimp thoroughly with masa or flour.
  • Dip shrimp in eggwash making sure they get completely wet.
  • Coat shrimp with tortilla-corn meal breading, pressing the breading into the shrimp to insure there are no bald spots.
  • Deep fry shrimp at 375 degrees (be sure to use your fry thermometer and bring oil back up to 375 between batches before you put more shrimp back in- this keeps the shrimp cooking fast and not greasy) Remove shrimp and drain on rack, not paper towels and keep warm till ready to serve Serve with guacamole and Green Pumpkin Seed Salsa.
  • SALSA.
  • Toss all ingredients with olive oil.
  • Roast together on a cookie sheet for about 15 minutes at 350.
  • Put in blender with fresh cilantro, chicken broth, Kosher salt and Green tops from 1 bunch green onions.

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We live in a great neighborhood just outside of San Antonio. We are retired and entertain a lot in addition to having family & children around whenever possible. I grow my own vegetables and herbs. I like to go to the Hill Country for fresh peaches and love to can them for year round use.
 
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