Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of succulent shrimp and creamy corn with this easy-to-make and satisfying shrimp and creamed corn recipe.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamed Corn:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen and thawed)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives
- Optional: red pepper flakes or hot sauce for heat
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add seasoned shrimp, cook until pink, then set aside.
- Prepare the Creamed Corn: Sauté garlic in butter, add corn, cream, milk, Parmesan; simmer until creamy. Season to taste.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked shrimp to the corn mixture, heat through, garnish with green onions, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding crumbled bacon or a splash of white wine while sautéing the garlic.
- This dish pairs well with rice, grits, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
