Shrimp and Creamed Corn (Print-Friendly Version)
Plump shrimp with sugary corn in a velvety, spiced sauce making a quick single-pan dinner.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Seafood
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5 pounds big raw shrimp, shells removed and cleaned (roughly 15 to 20 shrimp per pound)
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt, or add more to your liking
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Cooking Oils and Fats
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons salted butter
→ Aromatics
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1/2 cup diced onion
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5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
→ Vegetables
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5 cups cooked corn kernels (cut from about 2 ears of grilled or boiled corn)
→ Dairy
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1 cup half-and-half
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4 ounces feta cheese, broken into crumbles and split into two portions
→ Produce
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2 small limes
# How to Make It:
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Mix the shrimp with salt, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Make sure they're all covered evenly. Put them aside for now.
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Warm up the butter and olive oil in a big skillet on medium heat. Throw in the diced onion and let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it gets soft, stirring now and then. Add the chopped garlic and let it cook for another minute until you can really smell it.
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Toss the cooked corn into your skillet and stir everything together. Let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes so the flavors can mix well.
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Pour in your half-and-half and add half of your crumbled feta. Let everything bubble gently for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring once in a while. The sauce will get a bit thicker.
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Add your seasoned shrimp to the pan. Cook them for 7 to 8 minutes, flipping them once halfway through. They're done when they turn pink and aren't see-through anymore.
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Take the pan off the heat. Sprinkle the rest of your feta on top and squeeze lime juice all over. Taste it and add more salt if you need to.
# Extra Suggestions:
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The dish tastes way better when you break up a block of feta yourself instead of buying the pre-crumbled stuff.