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Shrimp and Creamed Corn

Shrimp and Creamed Corn: A Summer One-Pan Sensation

This Shrimp and Creamed Corn dish combines sweet corn with a creamy feta sauce for a delightful summer dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 15-20 large Raw Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder adjust according to spice preference
  • to taste Salt season to taste
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon Salted Butter can substitute with unsalted
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion yellow or white
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh minced works best
  • 2 cups Cooked Corn Kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika for smoky flavor
  • 1 cup Half-and-Half or cream/milk for a lighter sauce
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled for best texture
For the Garnish
  • 2 Limes for juice
  • 1/4 bunch Fresh Cilantro optional garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Season the shrimp with chili powder and salt, then sauté for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté chopped onion for about 3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add cooked corn and smoked paprika, heating through for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in half-and-half, bringing to a gentle simmer. Stir in crumbled feta until melted and smooth.
  5. Squeeze lime juice into the sauce, return shrimp to the skillet, and heat gently, garnishing with corn, lime slices, and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Freeze for up to 2 months in a freezer-safe container. Thaw before reheating gently in a skillet.

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