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Shrimp and Creamed Corn

Shrimp and Creamed Corn: A Creamy 30-Minute Delight

This Shrimp and Creamed Corn recipe perfectly captures summer with sweet corn and succulent shrimp in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1.5 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust based on preference
  • ¼ teaspoon salt to taste
For the Cooking Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or your favorite cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter or unsalted for lighter touch
  • ½ cup chopped onion or shallots as substitute
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream/dairy alternative
  • 4 oz feta cheese crumbled, divided
For the Finishing Touches
  • 2 small limes or lemon as substitute
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and season shrimp with chili powder and salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in the same skillet, add onions, and sauté for about 4 minutes until soft.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add corn and smoked paprika, stir, and heat through for about 3 minutes.
  5. Pour in half-and-half and simmer. Gradually mix in crumbled feta until melted.
  6. Squeeze lime juice, return shrimp to skillet, and heat for 2 minutes. Top with remaining corn, lime slices, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to experiment with spices or swap out ingredients based on your preference.

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