Description
This Shrimp and Creamed Corn dish offers a delightful combination of sweet, juicy shrimp and rich, creamy corn that dances on your palate. The velvety texture of the creamed corn perfectly complements the tender shrimp, creating a comforting and indulgent experience with every bite.
Ingredients
- Shrimp: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Corn: 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or 1 can of corn, drained)
- Butter: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Onion: 1 small onion, finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup heavy cream
- Chicken Broth: 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Seasoning: Salt and pepper to taste
- Herbs: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the corn kernels and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, cooking for another 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To reheat, warm gently on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth if needed.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.
- Frozen shrimp can be used; just ensure they are fully thawed before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
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