Description
Shrimp and Creamed Corn is a deliciously creamy, comforting dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, savory creamed corn sauce. Perfect as a side dish or a main course, this meal is packed with flavor and is incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the corn to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the heavy cream and milk, then stir in the paprika, cayenne (if using), and salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until the cream thickens slightly.
- While the corn mixture is simmering, heat another skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little olive oil and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, add them to the creamed corn mixture and stir to combine.
- Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through and let the flavors meld together.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Serve as a main dish with rice, cornbread, or a light salad, or as a hearty side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.
- You can use frozen shrimp for convenience, but be sure to thaw them before cooking.
- If you like a bit of extra spice, feel free to add more cayenne or a pinch of chili flakes to the creamed corn.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or over pasta for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 170mg