Shrimp and Creamed Corn Skillet with Feta and Lime Recipe
A flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender shrimp cooked with a smoky, creamy corn sauce enriched with feta cheese and a hint of lime, perfect for a quick and satisfying 30-minute meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1.5 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, large (about 15–20 count per pound)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Creamed Corn
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels (from 2 ears of grilled or boiled corn)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 4 oz feta cheese, divided (crumbled from a block)
- 2 small limes
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook shrimp: Heat a large (12-inch), high-sided skillet over medium heat until hot. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, ensuring it coats the pan evenly without burning. Add shrimp, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chili powder and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook without overcrowding, flipping shrimp once or twice, until shrimp turn pink, about 3-4 minutes total. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Make creamed corn: To the now empty skillet, add 2 tablespoons salted butter and ½ cup chopped onion with a light sprinkle of salt. Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes until onions soften, stirring occasionally. Add 5 cloves minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Stir in 1 cup cooked corn kernels and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, combining well. Pour in 1 cup half-and-half and bring to a gentle simmer. Add 3 oz crumbled feta cheese and stir continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Assembly: Squeeze the juice from half a lime into the creamed corn sauce and stir to combine. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and gently reheat them in the sauce over low heat. Top with the remaining ½ cup corn kernels, additional chili powder or smoked paprika if desired, fresh cilantro, and lime slices for garnish. Serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the shrimp while cooking; cook in batches if necessary for even cooking.
- Adjust chili powder and smoked paprika amounts to taste for desired heat level.
- Using fresh corn, preferably grilled for smoky flavor, enhances the dish.
- Use a block of feta to crumble yourself for better texture and melting.
- Reheating shrimp gently prevents overcooking and toughness.
Keywords: shrimp, creamed corn, one-pan meal, quick dinner, creamy shrimp, feta cheese, lime, smoked paprika
