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Shrimp and Corn Cobbler

September 29, 2013 by The Runaway Spoon 2 Comments

Shrimp and Corn Cobbler

Shrimp and corn pie recipes appear in a number of Southern community cookbooks, and I’ve tried a few.  But I have always thought they lacked a little oomph.  But the delicious combination of shrimp and corn deserves attention, so I put my mind to it and decided on a tangy filling and an old-fashioned biscuit top to make perfect transitional comfort food.  When summer has wound up, but it is not quite cool enough for heavy winter stews.

The clean, bright taste of white wine and lemon complement sweet corn and juicy shrimp without overwhelming either.  I forego a lot of extra add-ins to highlight that simple pairing. Tender biscuits soak up the light and creamy sauce with an extra hit of lemon and thyme.  This dish is simple enough for a family dinner, but sophisticated for a gathering of friends.

Shrimp and Corn Cobbler

For the Filling:

3 Tablespoons butter

2 bunches green onions (about 12)

1 clove garlic

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

2 Tablespoons flour

1 cup white wine

2 cups whole milk

zest of one lemon

1 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

1 (12-ounce) package frozen corn, thawed and drained

1 pound frozen Gulf shrimp, thawed and drained

For the topping:

1 cup all-purpose flour

¾ cup yellow cornmeal

1 Tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

zest of one lemon

3 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon pepper

1 egg

1 cup buttermilk

3 Tablespoons butter, melted

For the Filling:

Melt the butter in a large saucepan (I use a 1 ½ quart oven safe pan).  Finely chop the green onions and add to the butter.  Sauté until soft and translucent.  Put the garlic clove through a press of finely mince it and add to the pan with the thyme leaves.  Cook for a bout a minute, just until the garlic is fragrant.  Sprinkle over the flour and stir until you have a smooth, pale mixture.  Add the white wine and stir until the sauce begins to thicken.  Slowly add the milk, stirring the whole time, and cook over medium-high heat until the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest, juice and salt and pepper to taste.  Add the corn and stir until combined.  Take the pot of the heat and add the shrimp, stirring to combine completely.  The shrimp will begin to gently poach, but do not need to be fully cooked as the dish is going in the oven.  At this point, you can cool, cover and refrigerate the filling for several hours. (If you are not using an oven-safe saucepan, scrape the filling into a baking dish).

For the topping:

Preheat the oven to 350°.

Mix the flour, cornmeal, lemon zest, thyme, baking powder, salt and pepper together with a fork in a large bowl.  Mix the buttermilk, egg and butter together in a small bowl.  Add the liquids to the dry ingredients and mix well until you have a biscuit dough.

Scoop ¼ cup mounds of the topping over the top of the filling to cover.  Bake for30 – 35 minutes until the biscuits are firm and golden and the filling is hot through and bubbling.

Serves 6

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Filed Under: Breakfast And Brunch, Fruit and Vegetables, Meat Poultry Seafood, Shrimp, Southern Specialties, Vegetables Tagged With: biscuits, corn, shrimp, Southern specialties

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  1. JVJVJ says

    September 30, 2013 at 10:10 am

    Picked up the last few ears of corn at the farmers market on Saturday and will be making this tonight for family dinner!

  2. Denise says

    October 4, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    Just put it in the oven – smells delish! Hoping it makes enough for the family – although it would pair well with leftovers from last night – pulled venison sandwiches! Thanks for the recipe!

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