Description
Creamy shrimp and corn bliss recipe combines coastal flavors with Southern comfort. Delicate seafood and sweet kernels meld into a comforting dish you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Aromatic Base: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, sautéing diced onions and minced garlic until onions become translucent and emit a fragrant aroma.
- Shrimp Preparation: Add peeled shrimp to the skillet, cooking quickly until they turn pink and firm. Remove shrimp and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Corn and Liquid Infusion: Pour broth into the same skillet, bringing to a gentle simmer. Add corn kernels and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and develop depth of flavor.
- Cream and Seasoning Fusion: Stir in heavy cream, paprika, and thyme. Season with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, creating a rich, creamy consistency.
- Final Assembly: Gently return shrimp to the skillet, warming them through the creamy sauce. Plate the dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and fresh herbal essence.
Notes
- Prevent Shrimp Overcooking: Remove shrimp immediately after turning pink to maintain tender, juicy texture and avoid rubbery consistency.
- Optimize Flavor Layering: Cook ingredients sequentially to build depth, allowing each component to release its unique aromatics and contribute to the final complex taste profile.
- Control Cream Consistency: Simmer cream mixture slowly to achieve a smooth, velvety sauce without curdling or separating, which preserves the luxurious mouthfeel.
- Enhance Herb Impact: Add fresh parsley at the final moment to preserve its bright color and deliver a crisp, fresh flavor contrast to the rich, creamy base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg