Description
Shrimp and Corn delivers a perfect summer dinner that comes together faster than your favorite playlist. Sizzling seafood and sweet kernels dance on your plate, creating a delightful meal ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp
- 2 cups corn kernels
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Thaw 1 lb shrimp in cold water, then thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, salt, and pepper over the shrimp, ensuring even coating.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high temperature (375°F). Add 2 cups corn kernels and sauté for 3-4 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Transfer corn to a separate plate, keeping the skillet hot. Pour remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil into the same pan.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, stirring quickly for 30 seconds until fragrant. Your garlic should not brown.
- Introduce seasoned shrimp to the skillet, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until they transform into a bright pink color and feel firm to the touch.
- Return corn to the skillet, gently tossing everything together for an additional 1 minute to marry the flavors and ensure even heating.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant finishing touch. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Fresh shrimp works best when patted completely dry before seasoning, ensuring a perfect golden sear and preventing steaming instead of browning.
- Swap frozen corn for fresh summer corn when in season for an extra sweet and crisp texture that elevates the entire dish.
- For a low-carb version, replace corn with diced zucchini or cauliflower rice to keep the meal light and nutritious.
- Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon right before serving brightens the flavors and cuts through the richness of the shrimp and olive oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg