Dominican Creamy Corn Pie with Garlic Shrimp and Sweet Plantain

Name: Dominican Creamy Corn Pie with Garlic Shrimp and Sweet Plantain
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Dominicana
Ingredients: 1.1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup red onion, diced; 3/4 cup Dominican sweet peppers, chopped; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 3 cups sweet corn kernels; 1/2 cup fine cornmeal; 1 2/3 cups coconut milk; 3 eggs; 3 tbsp melted butter; 5 oz queso de freír, coarsely grated; 1 large ripe plantain; 2 tsp brown sugar

An original savory pie inspired by Dominican flavors: a creamy sweet corn and coconut base, filled with garlic sautéed shrimp, sweet peppers, and onion, topped with golden ripe plantain and baked until soft and luscious inside with a lightly set finish.

25 minPrep

45 minCook

70 minTotal

6Servings

Gluten-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

500 g medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (without cola, dry with papel)
18 g garlic, minced
30 ml lime juice
2 g dried oregano
8 g salt (divided)
2 g black pepper (divided)
30 ml vegetable oil (divided)
120 g red onion, diced
90 g Dominican sweet peppers, chopped
16 g cilantro, chopped (divided)
450 g sweet corn kernels (fresh or descongelado)
80 g fine cornmeal
400 ml coconut milk
3 unit eggs
45 g melted butter
150 g queso de freír, coarsely grated
220 g ripe plantain (sliced finas)
8 g brown sugar

Nutrition facts

per serving

430 kcal

Calories

24 g

Protein

31 g

Carbs

23 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

28 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairyEggsShellfish

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F / 190°C. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish with a little of the vegetable oil.
2
In a bowl, combine the shrimp with the minced garlic, lime juice, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Let stand for 10 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and sauté the red onion and sweet peppers for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, just until they turn opaque. Stir in half of the chopped cilantro, then remove from the heat.
4
Place 2 cups of the sweet corn, the coconut milk, eggs, melted butter, fine cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and the remaining black pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the remaining 1 cup of sweet corn.
5
Pour half of the corn mixture into the greased baking dish. Spread the shrimp mixture with the onion and sweet peppers evenly over it. Sprinkle the grated queso de freír over the filling.
6
Cover with the remaining corn mixture. Arrange the ripe plantain slices on top in slightly overlapping rows. Brush or drizzle with any juices left in the skillet and sprinkle the brown sugar over the top.
7
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 375°F / 190°C, until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden. For extra color, switch to broil for 2 minutes at 425°F / 220°C, watching closely.
8
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Finish with the remaining chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Chef tips

For a firmer texture, let the pie rest 15 minutes before serving. If your corn is very sweet, reduce the brown sugar to 1 teaspoon. Use medium shrimp so they do not overcook in the oven.

Substitutions

You can replace queso de freír with low-moisture mozzarella or Monterey Jack. Cilantro can be swapped for parsley. If you cannot find Dominican sweet peppers, use mild red bell pepper diced small.

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