Cajun Shrimp With Corn Flapjacks Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp With Corn Flapjacks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 large eggs; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 lb large shrimp, in the shell; 2 ½ cups water; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 scallions, finely chopped; fresh parsley, chopped fine (garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 lb large shrimp, in the shell
2 ½ cups water
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 scallions, finely chopped
fresh parsley, chopped fine (garnish) (optional)

1
PREPARE THE FLAPJACKS:.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the corn, butter, eggs, sugar, 1 cup of flour, salt and baking soda.
3
Set the batter aside.
4
PREPARE AND COOK SHRIMP:.
5
Peel the shrimp, clean & devein, and place the shells in a shallow saucepan with the water and cayenne.
6
Bring the water to a boil and cook until the water is reduced by half, about 5 minutes, then strain the shrimp broth into a medium bowl and set aside.
7
Discard the shells.
8
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning.
9
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it ripples, then sprinkle in the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour and cook, striing constantly, until the mixture turns rich brown in color, 3-5 minutes.
10
Add the garlic and scallions and cook for 2 minutes.
11
Whisk in the reserved shrimp broth and boil the sauce for about 1 minute to thicken.
12
Add the shrimp and cook just until cooked through and pink, about 3 minutes.
13
Remove to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
14
FINISH THE FLAPJACKS:.
15
Wipe the large nonstick skillet clean with paper towel, coat with cooking spray and place over medium heat.
16
Pour about 1/3 of the batter into the hot skillet for each flapjack and cook in batches until the bottoms are golden and bubbles appear on the surface.
17
Flip the flapjacks and finish cooking 1 minute more.
18
Repeat with remaining batter.
19
Top the flapjacks with shrimp and suace.
20
Garnish with chopped parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp With Corn Flapjacks falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cajun Shrimp With Corn Flapjacks

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Variations & substitutions

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