Hominy Fritters with Shrimp-Smashed Cucumber Salad

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2 Servings
Qty Unit Ingredient
10 oz Shrimp
1 med Cucumber (245 g)
2 tbsp Vinaigrette
2 tbsp Cilantro
½ cup Hominy (105 g)
¼ cup Flour (30 g)
2 tbsp Corn Meal (10 g)
¼ tsp Baking soda
1 ea Egg
¼ cup Cheese blend (mozzarella & provolone)
  1. Prep
    1. Dry shrimp and season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper
    2. Cut cucumber into quarters lengthwise (spears) and then chop into half inch lengths. In a plastic bag, smash with back of spoon. Add vinaigrette, salt, and pepper and mix. Set aside to marinate, mixing occasionally.
    3. Rough chop cilantro
    4. Smash hominy with the back of a spoon
  2. Cook
    1. Cook the shrimp in a hot oiled pan, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside to cool.
    2. Add egg to a bowl and whisk.
    3. Add hominy and cheese, stir to combine.
    4. Add flour, corn meal, baking soda, and 2 tbsp of water. Mix into a batter.
    5. Divide into six equal parts (if not eating immediately, set aside half the batter). Cook 4 to 6 minutes per side.
    6. Cut cooled shrimp into 2 to 3 pieces each.
    7. Add cilantro to salad and toss. Top with shrimp.
    8. Serve fritters along with the salad.