Description
Shrimp and Mexican Street Corn Skillet is a vibrant one-pan dish that brings the festive flavors of classic street food into your home. Featuring succulent shrimp sautéed with sweet, charred corn, zesty lime, and a sprinkle of creamy cheese, this dish is perfect for taco night or a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of textures and tastes will delight your family and friends, making it a must-try recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend (cotija or queso fresco)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Peel and devein shrimp if needed; chop bell pepper and cilantro.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp turns pink (about 2 minutes on each side).
- Stir in sweet corn and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- Drizzle lime juice over the mixture and toss in cilantro.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and allow it to melt before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg