Description
Shrimp and Creamed Corn is a delightful summer dish that combines fresh shrimp with sweet corn in a rich and creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an easy lunch gathering, this one-pan recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy cooks. The blend of flavors from the succulent shrimp, creamy feta cheese, and zesty lime juice creates a mouthwatering experience for any seafood lover. Serve it over rice or alongside crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce, and enjoy a fulfilling meal any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 4 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- Juice of 2 small limes
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by peeling and deveining shrimp, chopping onion, and mincing garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil and butter. Add onion; sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes). Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp, chili powder, and salt; cook until shrimp turns pink (approximately 3-4 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add corn and smoked paprika; pour in half-and-half. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, crumble in half of the feta cheese, and stir well to combine.
- Serve with lime juice squeezed on top and garnish with remaining feta cheese and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg