Description
Shrimp and Creamed Corn is a deliciously creamy dish made with fresh shrimp, sweet corn, and a rich sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 oz feta cheese (divided)
- Fresh cilantro and lime for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and butter until melted.
- Sauté the onion until translucent (3–4 minutes), then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add shrimp, chili powder, and salt; cook until shrimp turn pink (3–4 minutes).
- Stir in corn and smoked paprika until combined.
- Pour in half-and-half; simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in half of the crumbled feta; remove from heat.
- Garnish with lime juice, remaining feta, and fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the shrimp are fresh for the best flavor.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or over rice.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder according to your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg