Description
A delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines succulent shrimp with creamy corn, flavored with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of spice. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamed Corn:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen and thawed)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (plus more for garnish)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté until shrimp are pink and opaque. Set aside.
- Prepare the Creamed Corn: In the same skillet, cook corn until warmed. Add cream and milk, then simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan and chives until creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Return shrimp to skillet, toss to coat. Cook briefly, then garnish with chives and red pepper flakes. Serve warm.
Notes
- Serve over creamy polenta, rice, or crusty bread
- Enhance with a splash of lemon juice for brightness
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
