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Shrimp and Creamed Corn

Shrimp and Creamed Corn

Shrimp and creamed corn is a delicious summer dish, featuring shrimp in a creamy feta cheese sauce infused with flavors reminiscent of Mexican street corn.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 455 kcal

Equipment

  • 12-inch skillet

Ingredients
  

Shrimp

  • 1.5 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined large - about 15-20 count per pound
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Creamed Corn

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels (I used 2 ears of grilled or boiled corn)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 4 oz feta cheese divided, best to use a block of feta that you crumble yourself
  • 2 small limes
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

Cook shrimp

  • Heat a large (12-inch), high-sided, skillet until hot on medium heat. Add olive oil - it should run easily but not sizzle or burn.
  • Add shrimp and sprinkle it with chili powder and salt. Do not overcrowd (you might have to cook in 2 batches). Cook the shrimp, flipping once or twice, on medium heat until pink in color, about 3-4 minutes total.
  • Remove shrimp from the skillet.

Make creamed corn

  • To the same, now empty, skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter and ½ cup of chopped onion, sprinkle lightly with salt, and cook for 3 minutes on medium heat, occasionally stirring, until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes, occasionally stirring, on medium heat. Do not burn. Reduce heat if needed.
  • Add 1 cup of cooked or grilled corn (sliced off the cob) and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and stir.
  • Add half-and-half, bring to a simmer, then add 3 oz of crumbled feta cheese, and cook stirring until the cheese melts.

Assembly

  • Squeeze the juice of half the lime into the sauce. Add back cooked shrimp and reheat gently.
  • Top with the remaining ½ cup of corn, sliced limes, and chopped cilantro.
  • Sprinkle with extra chili powder or paprika if desired.

Notes

This dish is vibrant and can be garnished with additional lime juice and cilantro for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 31gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 276mgSodium: 1.65mgPotassium: 472mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1.255IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 325mgIron: 1mg
Keyword shrimp and corn, shrimp and creamed corn
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