Cajun Shrimp Pie With Creamy Corn Crust

Total Time: 1 hr 23 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 23 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs raw rock shrimp, peeled and deveined (if rock shrimp not available, use medium shrimp)
• 2 teaspoons creole seasoning
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°; sprinkle the shrimp with the creole seasoning, tossing until shrimp are well coated.
• 2 place the shrimp in one layer in a 12-inch round oven-proof casserole or a deep pie plate.
• 3 in a saute pan, melt the butter; add in shallots and peppers; toss the mixture in the pan, adding the cayenne and salt.
• 4 saute until the shallots become translucent, about 4 minutes.
• 5 add the corn to a food processor or blender, and pulse off and on until the corn is creamy.
• 6 add in the heavy cream and process again.
• 7 pour the corn into the saute pan with the shallot mixture; saute for another 3-4 minutes.
• 8 spread the corn over the shrimp; bake for 15 minutes, until the corn is bubbling and the shrimp are pink.