Description
Shrimp and Creamed Corn is a vibrant, one-pan dish that brings the flavors of summer right to your table in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. Adjust spices according to your heat preference. For a dairy-free option, substitute half-and-half with coconut milk.