SHRIMP WITH CREAMED CORN AND FETA

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Fresh summer corn kernels, simmered with feta cheese and a little cream, make a buttery bed for shrimp sautéed in a tomato and bell pepper sauce. Think of it as a lighter, sweeter and wholly inauthentic take on shrimp and grits. If you crave this out of corn season, feel free to use frozen kernels instead.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     seafood, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pounds extra-large peeled shrimp (12 to 16 a pound)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
3 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 cups corn kernels (from 6 to 7 ears corn)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, more for serving
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 small red onions, diced
1 large poblano chile or green bell pepper, diced
2 large ripe tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Large dash of Worcestershire sauce
Dash of hot sauce, preferably Tabasco
Cilantro leaves, for serving
Basil leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss shrimp with salt and garlic and let rest in the refrigerator until needed (up to 2 hours).
  • In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter with the cream over medium heat. Add corn, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring once or twice, until the corn is very soft, 10 to 15 minutes. If all the moisture evaporates before the corn is soft, add a few teaspoons water to the pan.
  • Using an immersion blender or regular blender, blend corn mixture until you get a chunky purée. Mix in feta, black pepper and salt to taste. Cover and keep warm until needed.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper and sauté until pale golden and soft, 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, a large pinch of salt, and a tablespoon or two of water if the pan looks dry, and sauté until the tomatoes break down and turn saucelike, about 8 minutes.
  • Add shrimp, lemon juice and Worcestershire and hot sauces. Sauté until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir remaining butter into pan and add more salt, if needed.
  • Serve corn topped with shrimp and plenty of crumbled feta. Garnish with cilantro and basil.

Andrew Lingard
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to serve for a party or potluck.


Michelle Gildersleeves
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This was a great recipe. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Sheekh aweys
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This recipe was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Sahil Jatt
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Jeffrey Ketcham
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This is my go-to recipe for shrimp. It's always a winner.


Emily Kelly
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Ibrahim Ab
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This was a great recipe! I added some chopped red bell pepper and it was delicious.


Ron Kelley
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I found this recipe to be too salty. I think it would be better with less feta cheese.


Sahyam Majhi
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. The shrimp was cooked well, but the creamed corn and feta didn't add much flavor.


Voysha Salas
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the creamed corn and feta add a delicious flavor.


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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the creamed corn and feta added a creamy and flavorful sauce.


Hope Amber
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they all loved it. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the creamed corn and feta were a great addition.


Md.Jihadul Islam
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the creamed corn and feta add a delicious flavor.


Ivan Mcneer
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This recipe was a hit! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the creamed corn and feta added a creamy and tangy flavor. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and easy weeknight meal.