Description
Creamy Shrimp and Corn Bliss elevates summer seafood with Southern charm, blending sweet corn kernels and succulent shrimp in a luscious sauce. Hearty comfort meets coastal elegance, delivering a dish you’ll savor with pure, delightful satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a large cooking vessel with olive oil over moderate temperature, gently sweating diced onions and finely chopped garlic until the onions become translucent and fragrant, releasing their sweet aromatics.
- Introduce fresh, peeled shrimp (approximately or 450 grams) into the seasoned pot, cooking them swiftly until they transform into a vibrant pink color and exhibit a firm, opaque texture. Carefully extract the shrimp and reserve them on a separate plate to prevent overcooking.
- Pour chicken or vegetable broth (or 480 milliliters) into the same pot, elevating the heat to trigger a gentle boil. Incorporate sweet corn kernels (or 300 grams), allowing the liquid to simmer softly for roughly 5 minutes, enabling the corn to tenderize while absorbing the underlying flavors.
- Introduce rich heavy cream (or 240 milliliters), sprinkle in ground paprika, and delicately fold in dried thyme leaves. Season the mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper according to personal preference. Let the components harmonize and reduce for an additional 5 minutes, creating a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Tenderly reintroduce the perfectly cooked shrimp into the creamy mixture, warming them through without disturbing their delicate texture. Transfer the luscious blend into serving bowls, finishing with a vibrant garnish of freshly chopped parsley to enhance visual appeal and provide a crisp, herbal note.
Notes
- Quick 30-minute meal perfect for busy weeknights with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor.
- Shrimp cooks rapidly, so watch carefully to prevent rubbery texture and maintain tender, juicy protein.
- Use fresh corn kernels for sweetest taste, but frozen corn works wonderfully as a convenient alternative.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing paprika and adding red pepper flakes for extra kick.
- Cream can separate if boiled, so maintain gentle simmer and stir occasionally to preserve smooth consistency.
- Leftovers stay delicious for 2-3 days when stored in airtight container in refrigerator, best reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg