Description
This Shrimp and Creamed Corn recipe is a quick and flavorful one-pan dish that combines juicy shrimp with creamy corn and tangy feta cheese. It’s a perfect option for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Shrimp
- 1.5 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined, large – about 15-20 count per pound
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Creamed Corn
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 4 oz feta cheese divided
- 2 small limes
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Season Shrimp: Toss shrimp with chili powder and salt. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook shrimp until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make Creamed Corn: In the same pan, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic. Add corn, paprika, half-and-half, and feta. Cook until creamy.
- Finish Dish: Stir in the cooked shrimp, squeeze lime juice, and top with fresh cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.
- Feel free to customize the dish by adding additional vegetables like bell peppers or tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg