Shrimp Bacon & Basil Griddle Cakes #rsc

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 ounces bacon, finely diced
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
• 2 tablespoons red onions, small diced
• 2 tablespoons yellow peppers, small diced
• 2 tablespoons basil, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon chives, sliced
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 6 ounces cooked shrimp, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 lemon wedges
• 4 basil sprigs
• 1 cup hidden valley® original ranch® dressing

Recipe

• 1 1. in a heated skillet using medium heat cook the bacon until crisp. remove the bacon from the skillet using a slotted spoon; allow the bacon to drain onto absorbent paper towels.
• 2 2. sift the dry ingredients and seasonings into a bowl.
• 3 3. in a seperate mixing bowl combine the bacon, vegetables, herbs, egg, milk and shrimp.
• 4 4. slowly add the dry ingredients into the mixing bowl, stir with a wooden spoon until the batter is just combined. take care not to over mix the batter.
• 5 5. heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; in batches place 1/4 cup size dollops of batter into the skillet. saute for approximately 2 minutes or until the bottom side of the griddle cakes are golden in color. gently turn the griddle cakes over using a spatula, cooking the second side for an additional 2 minutes or until the cakes are fully cooked.
• 6 6. place the cakes in a single layer onto an absorbent paper lined tray reserve in a warm area. cook any remaining batter adding additional vegetable oil if necessary.
• 7 7. in the center of a decorative serving platter arrange the griddle cakes, garnish the platter with lemon wedges and sprigs of basil. place the hidden vally original ranch dressing into a decorative serving bowl to accompany the cakes.