Description
A creamy and savory one-pan dish featuring tender shrimp in buttery creamed corn, perfect for quick and satisfying weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 –3 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 –3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan or sharp cheddar (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Pinch of paprika or cayenne (optional)
- Chopped parsley or green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, stirring frequently.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the corn kernels and cook until warmed through and slightly tender.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine, then simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan or cheddar cheese if using, then season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika or cayenne.
- Return shrimp to the pan and gently stir to coat with the creamed corn mixture.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley or green onions.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg