Description
Shrimp and creamed corn is a quick and delectable one-pan meal that captures the essence of summer dining. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this vibrant dish featuring succulent shrimp enveloped in a creamy, feta-infused sauce, reminiscent of classic Mexican street corn.
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 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 4 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare shrimp by peeling and deveining if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned shrimp and cook until pink (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, then sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add cooked corn and smoked paprika; mix well.
- Stir in half-and-half and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, add half of the crumbled feta, and stir to combine.
- Serve with lime juice squeezed on top and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Use fresh shrimp for optimal flavor. Adjust spice levels to your preference; add jalapeños for extra heat. For a lighter dish, serve in lettuce wraps instead of tortillas.