Description
Mexican Street Corn Shrimp is a delightful dish that combines the sweetness of corn and the savory flavor of shrimp, topped with a creamy sauce and finished with cotija cheese and cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional for heat)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- Juice of 1 lime
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ⅓ cup crumbled cotija or queso fresco
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Tortillas, rice, or chips for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, pepper, and half of the chili powder.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Corn: In the same skillet, add butter and let it melt. Add the corn kernels and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to char slightly and turn golden brown.
- Add Aromatics: Add minced garlic and diced jalapeño to the corn and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Create the Creamy Base: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, remaining chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Everything: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the corn. Pour the creamy sauce over the mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with warm tortillas, over rice, or with tortilla chips.
Notes
- This recipe can be made with frozen shrimp; just thaw them before cooking.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding or omitting the jalapeño.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute shrimp with grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg