Shrimp-Tarragon Tamale Pie

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon chopped orange zest
• 1/2 cup light broth
• 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped tarragon
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup grated soft cheese (queso fresco)
• Sour Cream Topping, recipe follows

Directions

In a large skillet, heat the oil, add the shrimp, and cook for 30 seconds. Add the onions, garlic, 1/2-teaspoon salt, and the coriander. Cook until the onions are tender, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, orange zest, broth, and 1 tablespoon of cornmeal. Bring to a boil, stirring, until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove, stir in the fresh tarragon, and set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large saucepan, whisk together 4 cups of water and the remaining cornmeal and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking frequently, until the mixture boils. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring constantly until thick. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Put 1/3 of this mixture in the bottom of a buttered 8 by 11-inch casserole dish. Spoon the filling over the cornmeal, spreading it out evenly. Top with the rest of the cornmeal mixture, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with the cheese, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread the Sour Cream Topping over the entire dish.

Sour Cream Topping:

• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Pinch white pepper

Combine all ingredients.

Yield: about 1 cup