Description
Shrimp and Creamed Corn is a vibrant, one-pan dish that brings the essence of summer to your dining table in just 30 minutes. Tender shrimp are sautéed until perfectly pink and combined with sweet corn in a creamy, spiced sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. The unique blend of chili powder and smoked paprika adds a delightful kick, while crumbled feta cheese enriches the overall flavor. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but also requires minimal cleanup, making it ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends. Whether served over rice, paired with warm tortillas, or enjoyed as a taco filling, Shrimp and Creamed Corn is versatile enough to impress at any occasion.
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
- ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 4 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Peel and devein shrimp if needed; chop onion and mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat; add onions and cook until softened (about 3 minutes). Stir in garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add shrimp, chili powder, and salt; cook until shrimp turns pink (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in corn, smoked paprika, half-and-half, and half of the feta cheese.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Squeeze lime juice over the dish before serving; top with remaining feta cheese and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 324
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 695mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 166mg