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Shrimp and Creamed Corn

Savory Shrimp and Creamed Corn in Just 30 Minutes

Enjoy the delightful flavors of Shrimp and Creamed Corn, a creamy dish perfect for a quick dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Raw Shrimp Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
For the Creamed Corn
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter Can replace with unsalted butter and add salt
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion Can substitute with shallots
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic preferred
  • 2 cups Cooked Corn Kernels Fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Can substitute with regular paprika
  • 1 cup Half-and-Half Can substitute with heavy cream or milk
  • 4 ounces Feta Cheese Crumble block feta or use Queso Fresco
Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Limes Fresh lime juice preferred
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Omit if not a fan

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Season shrimp with salt and chili powder, then sauté for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, melt butter, add onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in cooked corn and smoked paprika, mixing thoroughly for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. Pour in half-and-half and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in crumbled feta until it melts into a creamy sauce, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Squeeze lime juice into the mixture, return the shrimp to the skillet, and gently mix. Top with remaining corn, lime slices, and cilantro for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 720IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

This dish is best enjoyed fresh, though leftovers can be stored separately in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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