Shrimp Street Corn Skillet
A vibrant Shrimp Street Corn Skillet that combines shrimp, fresh corn, and zesty flavors, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal
Seafood
- 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings
- 1 tsp. kosher salt divided
- 1 ½ tsp. chipotle chili powder plus more for serving
- 1 zest of 1 lime
Liquids
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup water
Vegetables
- 2 (10-oz.) bags frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced, green and white parts separated
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Fats
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter divided
Toppings
- 3 Tbsp. crumbled cotija
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 corn tortillas, warmed
Cooking Steps
In a medium bowl, toss shrimp, lime zest, chili powder, and 1 tsp. salt. In a small bowl, stir lime juice, mayonnaise, and sour cream; set crema aside.
In a large stainless steel or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 Tbsp. butter. Add corn in a single layer; season with ½ tsp. salt. Cook, undisturbed, 5 minutes, then add jalapeño and white scallion parts. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more; season with remaining ½ tsp. salt. Add water to deglaze pan, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of skillet.
Push corn mixture to one side of skillet and add remaining 1 Tbsp. butter. Once butter is melted, add shrimp; it’s okay if some shrimp overlap. Cook, turning halfway through, until pink and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes total. Stir shrimp and corn together to combine.
Remove skillet from heat. Stir in ½ cup reserved crema. Top with cotija, cilantro, green scallion parts, and more chili powder. Serve with tortillas and remaining crema alongside.
Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 26gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 230mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg
Keyword corn, easy recipe, quick meal, shrimp, skillet