Shrimp and corn are a perfect combination of flavours, great together in tacos or on a pizza.
This is a quick dish to make with lots of taste, similar to Mexican Street Corn.
Shrimp in a Creamy Corn Sauce
Shrimp in a Creamy Corn Sauce
Cathy Kirkham
Mexican
Dinner
Serve this dish with additional cilantro, slices of lime and an extra sprinkle of chili powder (optional).
Ingredients
- 2-3 cobs of corn, grilled, kernels removed, set aside
- 1 small bag of shrimp, thawed and shelled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3/4 c diced onion
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 red pepper, diced
- 1 c half and half (10%) cream
- 1/2 c crumbled feta
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- juice from 1/2 lime
- Cilantro
Directions
Heat the olive oil. Season the shrimp with the chili powder and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan.
Melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the onions, cook for about 4 minutes.
Add the garlic, cumin and red pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes longer.
Add the corn, then cream and smoked paprika. Bring to a simmer, add the feta and shrimp into the skillet. Heat through, add the lime juice and cilantro.
