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Creamed corn topped with cooked shrimp and creamed corn, lime, and herbs.

Spicy Shrimp with Creamy Corn

Spicy Shrimp with Creamy Corn, creamy shrimp dish with sweet corn and zesty lime, perfect for a quick summer dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 455
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.25 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined large about 15-20 per pound
  • 1.5 teaspoon chili powder for a smoky kick
  • ⅜ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin for sautéing
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter for creamed corn
  • ¾ cup chopped onion medium finely diced
  • 7 cloves garlic minced adds aroma
  • 2.25 cups cooked corn kernels fresh or frozen grilled or boiled
  • 1.5 teaspoon smoked paprika for depth of flavor
  • 1.5 cups half-and-half for creamy sauce
  • 6 oz feta cheese crumbled preferably from a block
  • 3 small limes juiced for brightness
  • Fresh cilantro chopped for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat until hot.
  2. Pour in olive oil, ensuring it coats the bottom evenly without smoking.
  3. Season shrimp with chili powder and salt, then add to the skillet without crowding.
  4. Cook shrimp for 3-4 minutes, flipping once or twice, until they turn opaque and pink.
  5. Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.
  6. Add butter and chopped onion to the same skillet, sprinkle lightly with salt, and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
  7. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t brown.
  8. Mix in corn kernels and smoked paprika, stirring to combine.
  9. Pour in half-and-half and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  10. Stir in 3 oz crumbled feta until it melts and integrates into the sauce.
  11. Squeeze juice from half of the limes into the sauce, then return the shrimp to the skillet and reheat gently.
  12. Top with remaining corn, lime slices, and chopped cilantro. Finish with extra chili powder or paprika if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 31gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 276mgSodium: 1650mgPotassium: 472mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1255IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 325mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This creamy shrimp and corn dish delivers bold flavors in just one pan. Quick to make, it brings a touch of summer and a burst of comfort to any dinner table.

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