Description
Shrimp and Creamed Corn is a delightful one-pan dish that beautifully combines the sweet, succulent flavors of fresh corn and tender shrimp in a creamy sauce. Perfect for summer dinners or busy weeknights, this quick recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, allowing you to enjoy a flavorful meal without the hassle of extensive cleanup. With a hint of spice from chili powder and smoked paprika, this dish is not only satisfying but also customizable—easily incorporating your favorite vegetables or spices. Impress your family or guests with this easy yet gourmet meal that’s sure to become a new favorite.
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)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp seasoned with chili powder and salt; cook until pink (about 3-4 minutes). Remove shrimp from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in corn, smoked paprika, and half-and-half; bring to a simmer before adding feta cheese, stirring until melted.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, add lime juice, and gently reheat until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg