Description
A vibrant and creamy shrimp dish featuring fresh corn, feta cheese, and spices, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 small limes
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season the shrimp with chili powder and salt, then cook in the skillet for 3 to 4 minutes until pink. Set aside.
- Add butter and onion to the skillet, cooking for 3 minutes. Then add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in corn kernels and smoked paprika, then pour in half-and-half and simmer.
- Add crumbled feta and stir until melted.
- Squeeze lime juice into the sauce, return shrimp to heat through.
- Garnish with corn, lime slices, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
Serve over rice or with corn tortillas for a complete meal. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican