Description
Shrimp and creamed corn will make your dinner table sing with Southern comfort! Creamy, sweet corn pairs perfectly with succulent shrimp for a quick weeknight meal that brings pure happiness to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 lb raw shrimp
- 4 oz feta cheese
Vegetables and Corn:
- 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels
- 0.5 cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Warm your large skillet over medium heat, adding 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons salted butter until completely melted.
- Toss ½ cup chopped onion into the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the pieces become translucent and fragrant.
- Drop in 5 minced garlic cloves, stirring for exactly 1 minute to release their aromatic essence.
- Add 1.5 pounds of peeled and deveined shrimp to the pan, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chili powder, and season with salt.
- Cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes, watching carefully until they transform into a vibrant pink color.
- Incorporate 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, stirring to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Slowly pour 1 cup half-and-half into the skillet, allowing the mixture to simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Crumble 2 ounces of feta cheese into the pan, mixing gently to blend throughout the creamy mixture.
- Remove the skillet from heat and prepare your final presentation.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 ounces of feta cheese on top, squeeze fresh lime juice, and scatter chopped cilantro as a bright, fresh garnish.
Notes
- Select fresh, medium-sized shrimp for the best texture and flavor in this dish.
- Replace half-and-half with whole milk or coconut milk if you prefer a lighter version.
- For a gluten-free adaptation, ensure your chili powder is certified gluten-free and skip any potential wheat-based seasonings.
- Toast the smoked paprika in the pan for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to enhance its deep, smoky flavor and release its essential oils.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg