Shrimp and Creamed Corn: A Delicious & Easy Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Season shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in flour; cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream until smooth; season with sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Simmer on low for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in corn; cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- In another skillet, heat olive oil and cook seasoned shrimp until pink (2-3 minutes per side).
- Combine shrimp with creamed corn mixture and serve garnished with parsley.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 885mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 167mg