Description
Shrimp and Creamed Corn (30 Minutes, One-Pan) is a vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer with its sweet corn and succulent shrimp. This one-pan meal is not only quick to prepare but also delivers a rich, creamy sauce bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe makes use of fresh ingredients that elevate the dish to something truly special. With minimal cleanup required, you can focus on savoring each bite and enjoying a delightful dinner with family or friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels
- 4 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 small limes
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare shrimp by peeling and deveining if necessary. Mince garlic and chop onion.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with chili powder and salt; cook for 3-4 minutes until pink. Remove shrimp from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter; sauté onion until translucent (about 3 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in cooked corn and smoked paprika; pour in half-and-half. Crumble half of the feta cheese into the mixture and stir until melted.
- Return shrimp to skillet; mix gently until heated through and finish with lime juice.
- Serve warm, garnished with remaining feta cheese and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg