Shrimp Corn Dogs Food

GINA'S SHRIMP CORN DOGS

Steps:

• Add all the shrimp ingredients to a food processor and pulse until well combined and smooth. Form the shrimp mixture into 7 equal sized 2-inch balls. Insert a wooden pop stick into the middle of each shrimp ball and form the ground shrimp into a shape similar to a hot dog. Place shrimp dogs on a cookie sheet and put in the refrigerator until well-chilled and firm, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
• While chilling shrimp dogs, prepare batter. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, egg, cornmeal, garlic powder, sugar, baking powder and buttermilk.
• Place the remaining 1 cup of flour onto a large plate. *Dredge chilled shrimp dogs into flour then dip into the batter and fry in the hot oil for 3 minutes or until dark and golden brown. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray to drain.
• Serve with dipping sauce.
• In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, horseradish, and paprika. Place in refrigerator until ready to serve corn dogs.

SHRIMP AND CRAWFISH CORN DOGS

Steps:

• Combine the shrimp and kosher salt in a food processor and pulse until the shrimp are coarsely chopped. Add the egg, cream, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and Cajun seasoning and process until smooth.
• Combine the crawfish, corn and green onions in a large bowl. Fold in the puréed shrimp mixture. Divide the mixture into twelve 1/3-cup portions.
• With moistened hands shape the mixture into 1 1/2 x 3-inch logs and arrange on a baking sheet. Insert a popsicle stick into one end of each log, pushing the stick almost to the other end. Cover the corn dogs and chill in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.
• Mix the flour, cornmeal, paprika and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in the beer. Dip one corn dog at a time in the batter, coating the corn dog and 1/2-inch of the popsicle stick evenly. Deep-fry the corn dogs 4 at a time in peanut oil heated to 350°F Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
• To Make The Spicy Mustard: Combine the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, chives, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and dry mustard in a medium bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.

LOBSTER CORN DOGS WITH SPICY MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• For sauce:
• Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
• For corn dogs:
• Using on/off turns, blend shrimp and coarse salt in processor until coarsely chopped. Add egg, cream, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce. Process until smooth. Mix lobster, corn, and green onions in large bowl. Add shrimp puree; fold in until blended.
• Divide mixture into 12 equal portions (scant 1/3 cup each). Using moistened hands, form each into 3x11/2-inch log and place on baking sheet, spacing apart. Insert ice-pop stick into 1 end of each log, pushing through almost to other end. Cover and chill at least 4 hours and up to 6 hours.
• Beer batter:
• Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Whisk in beer.
• Add enough oil to heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 3 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan. Heat oil to 350°F. Dip 1 corn dog into batter; turn to coat corn dog plus 1/2 inch of stick. Let float in hot oil. Repeat with 3 more corn dogs. Fry until golden brown and crisp and centers are cooked through, occasionally grasping sticks with tongs to turn carefully, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Repeat in 2 more batches with remaining corn dogs and batter. Serve hot with sauce for dipping.
• Available in the spice section of most supermarkets.