Sweet Corn and Halibut Tamales
- 2 large corn fresh ears, husks intact
- 1/2 teaspoon salt scant
- 2 tablespoons sweet red bell peppers
- 1/2 cup cilantro fresh, packed, trimmed
- 1 pound halibut fillets 1 inch thick
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal yellow
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
- Lightly oil baking sheet.
- Carefuly remove husks from corn, reserving 4 largest ones.
- Lay corn ears on work surface and cut off kernels.
- Process corn kernels in food processor until coarsely chopped (do not puree).
- Add cilantro, cornmeal, sugar and salt and process just to combine.
- Season with pepper.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer corn mixture to small bowl.
- Mix in finely chopped red bell pepper.
- Arrange 2 corn husks on prepared baking sheet.
- Spread 1/4 of corn mixture (roughly matching size of halibut fillets) over each husk on sheet.
- Season halibut on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place over corn mixture.
- Top each with another 1/4 of corn mixture.
- Place remaining husks over to cover tightly.
- Cover both tamales with foil.
- Bake until halibut is just cooked through, approximately 20 minutes.
fresh ears, salt, sweet red bell peppers, cilantro, cornmeal yellow, sugar
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/sweet-corn-halibut-tamales-47357 (may not work)