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Shrimp and Creamed Corn (30 Minutes, One-Pan)

Shrimp and Creamed Corn (30 Minutes, One-Pan)

Shrimp and creamed corn is a vibrant summer dish featuring fresh produce, spicy flavors, and a creamy feta cheese sauce. Perfect for a quick one-pan meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 455 kcal

Equipment

  • 12-inch skillet

Ingredients
  

Shrimp

  • 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

Creamed Corn

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels I used 2 ears of grilled or boiled corn
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 4 oz feta cheese, divided it's best to use a block of feta that you crumble yourself
  • 2 small limes
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

Cook shrimp

  • Heat a large (12-inch), high-sided, skillet until hot on medium heat. Add olive oil - it should run easily but not sizzle or burn.
  • Add shrimp and sprinkle it with chili powder and salt. Do not overcrowd (you might have to cook in 2 batches). Cook the shrimp, flipping once or twice, on medium heat until pink in color, about 3-4 minutes total.
  • Remove shrimp from the skillet.

Make creamed corn

  • To the same, now empty, skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter and ½ cup of chopped onion, sprinkle lightly with salt, and cook for 3 minutes on medium heat, occasionally stirring, until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes, occasionally stirring, on medium heat. Do not burn. Reduce heat if needed.
  • Add 1 cup of cooked or grilled corn (sliced off the cob) and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and stir.
  • Add half-and-half, bring to a simmer, then add 3 oz of crumbled feta cheese, and cook stirring until the cheese melts.

Assembly

  • Squeeze the juice of half the lime into the sauce. Add back cooked shrimp and reheat gently.
  • Top with the remaining ½ cup of corn, sliced limes, and chopped cilantro.
  • Sprinkle with extra chili powder or paprika if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 31gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 276mgSodium: 1.65mgPotassium: 472mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1.255IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 325mgIron: 1mg
Keyword shrimp and corn, shrimp and creamed corn
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