Description
Shrimp and Creamed Corn is a vibrant and satisfying dish that seamlessly blends the sweetness of fresh corn with succulent shrimp in a creamy sauce. This one-pan recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Inspired by the flavors of Mexican street corn, each bite delivers a delightful explosion of taste, enhanced by spices and crumbled feta cheese. Whether served over rice or paired with warm tortillas, this meal is versatile enough to impress any crowd while celebrating the freshness of summer ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 4 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- chili powder
- smoked paprika
- salt
- Fresh limes for garnish
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Peel shrimp, chop onion, mince garlic, measure corn kernels, and crumble feta.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add shrimp seasoned with chili powder and salt. Cook until pink (3-4 minutes), then set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions until translucent (3-4 minutes). Add garlic; cook until fragrant (1 minute).
- Stir in corn and smoked paprika; pour in half-and-half and mix well. Add crumbled feta until melted.
- Return shrimp to skillet; squeeze lime juice over everything and stir gently to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or spinach to the vegetable mix. You can also substitute feta with goat cheese for a different taste profile.