Garlic Butter Shrimp & Corn Skillet Recipe
This Garlic Butter Shrimp & Corn Skillet recipe is a quick and flavorful dish combining succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter with sweet corn kernels. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it offers a delicious blend of tender seafood and lightly caramelized corn, finished with fresh parsley and an optional lemon juice squeeze for a bright touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Corn
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
Seasonings and Garnish
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Clean the shrimp if needed by peeling and deveining. Pat them dry with paper towels. For corn, cut fresh kernels off the cob or thaw frozen corn.
- Cook the Shrimp: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Season shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper then cook shrimp in skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Cook the Corn: In the same skillet, add corn kernels and sauté for 3-4 minutes until heated through and slightly caramelized. Return shrimp to the skillet and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture if desired. Stir to combine.
- Serve: Remove skillet from heat, garnish shrimp and corn with chopped parsley. Serve warm alone or over rice or pasta for a hearty meal.
Notes
- If using frozen corn, be sure to thaw completely for even cooking.
- Adjust paprika amount based on spice preference.
- Lemon juice adds brightness but can be omitted if preferred.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Use fresh parsley for best flavor; dried parsley can be substituted but add less.
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