Description
A delightful, one-pan dish combining succulent shrimp with sweet creamed corn, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic spices. Ready in just 30 minutes, this creamy, savory meal is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, large – about 15–20 count per pound)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels (from about 2 ears of grilled or boiled corn)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 4 oz feta cheese (divided, preferably block feta to crumble yourself)
- 2 small limes
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Shrimp: Heat a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add the shrimp, sprinkle with chili powder and salt. Cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes total, turning once or twice. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Make Creamed Corn: In the same skillet, add butter and chopped onion. Lightly sprinkle with salt and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add corn and smoked paprika. Stir to mix well.
- Pour in half-and-half, bring to a simmer, then add 3 oz of crumbled feta cheese. Stir until cheese melts into the sauce.
- Assembly: Squeeze juice of half a lime into the sauce. Return cooked shrimp to the skillet and reheat gently.
- Top with remaining corn, sliced limes, and fresh cilantro.
- Sprinkle with extra chili powder or paprika if desired for more spice.
Notes
- Use fresh or properly thawed shrimp for best flavor.
- Fresh corn is preferable, but canned corn can be used in a pinch.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less chili powder or smoked paprika.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat on the stove over low heat until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 280mg
Keywords: shrimp, creamed corn, one-pan meal, quick dinner, seafood, feta cheese, easy recipe