Description
Shrimp and Creamed Corn is a vibrant, one-pan dish that delivers a delightful combination of flavors in just 30 minutes. This recipe showcases the sweetness of fresh corn mingling with succulent shrimp, all enveloped in a creamy sauce enriched with feta cheese and zesty lime. Perfect for busy weeknights or summer gatherings, it’s not only quick to prepare but also offers a satisfying meal that can be served on its own or paired with rice or crusty bread. With its rich and savory profile, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
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)
- Juice of 2 small limes
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onion for 3–4 minutes until softened; add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add shrimp, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Cook until shrimp turns pink (approximately 3–4 minutes).
- Fold in cooked corn and pour in half-and-half; simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in half of the crumbled feta until melted, then remove from heat.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg