Gingery Shrimps on Waffles

Yields 4 medium size waffles

4 medium size waffles

1/4 c. packed fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish

1 jalapeno chile, seeded and sliced

1 small shallot, sliced

4 thin coins peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1/2 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs), divided

1 lb. shelled, deveined and cooked shrimp

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

3 tablespoons butter, melted

Place oven rack 6 inches from broiler heat source. 

In a food processor, pulse cilantro, jalapeno, shallot, ginger, sugar, 1/4 cup panko, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until finely chopped. Add shrimp and mayonnaise; pulse until shrimp are just finely chopped, stopping and scraping side of bowl occasionally.

Arrange waffles in a single layer on a large foil-lined cookie sheet. Broil 1 to 2 minutes or until the tops are golden. Remove from the oven.

Divide mixture among waffles. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup panko and reserved melted butter. Top each waffle with panko mixture, pressing to adhere.

Broil 1 to 2 minutes or until the tops are golden. Serve warm.

Idea for the recipe from Good Housekeeping