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Spicy Shrimp & Fried Corn ~ A fresh and tasty twist on classic shrimp and grits! Creamy, sweet fried corn is topped with spicy shrimp, garden fresh tomatoes and green onions for a delicious bowl of healthy comfort food! www.savingdessert.com

Spicy Shrimp and Fried Corn ~ A fresh and tasty twist on classic shrimp and grits!

Creamy, sweet fried corn is topped with spicy shrimp, garden fresh tomatoes and green onions for a delicious bowl of healthy comfort food!

This post is sponsored by Marina del Rey Foods but all opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that keep SRFD in the kitchen! I’m thrilled to be part of the Marina del Rey Foods Team, and will be sharing other fabulous recipes featuring their products on my social media channels — so stay tuned for more delicious inspiration!

 

Spicy Shrimp & Fried Corn ~ A fresh and tasty twist on classic shrimp and grits! Creamy, sweet fried corn is topped with spicy shrimp, garden fresh tomatoes and green onions for a delicious bowl of healthy comfort food! www.savingdessert.com

We couldn’t be more excited to share this spicy shrimp recipe with you today featuring delicious Wild Argentine Red Shrimp from Marina del Rey Foods.

Marina de Rey Foods is dedicated to bringing us high quality, environmentally responsible wild caught frozen seafood. These wild Argentinian shrimp are pure with no added water or chemicals. And, as you may know, wild caught seafood is a quick and healthy meal option.

High in protein, low in calories and rich in Omega-3s, wild caught seafood can help promote a healthy cardiovascular system. In addition to exceptional flavor, wild caught seafood if free from antibiotics, hormones, color, and chemicals found in farmed seafood.

 

Spicy Shrimp & Fried Corn ~ A fresh and tasty twist on classic shrimp and grits! Creamy, sweet fried corn is topped with spicy shrimp, garden fresh tomatoes and green onions for a delicious bowl of healthy comfort food! www.savingdessert.com

Red Argentine shrimp have great texture and an amazing sweet flavor, closer to lobster than any other shrimp we’ve tried.

I’m hooked, smitten, and inspired!  Who knew shrimp could taste this good! I’m willing to bet you’ll see more recipes featuring Marina de Rey Food’s Wild Caught Red Argentine Shrimp coming soon!

 

Spicy Shrimp & Fried Corn ~ A fresh and tasty twist on classic shrimp and grits! Creamy, sweet fried corn is topped with spicy shrimp, garden fresh tomatoes and green onions for a delicious bowl of healthy comfort food! www.savingdessert.com

You don’t have to go to a fancy restaurant to enjoy amazing seafood recipes like this spicy shrimp.

I got so excited telling you about our favorite shrimp that I almost forgot about our delicious recipe! We started with my Mom’s recipe for skillet corn (creamed fresh corn) as the base and topped it with a super simple, pan sautéed spicy shrimp, tomato and green onion mixture. You know how summer corn is so sweet it tastes like it has sugar sprinkled on top? Well, it’s perfect combined with these buttery, spicy shrimp!

Our Spicy Shrimp and Fried Corn is a nod to traditional shrimp and grits, but so much better. Next, the shrimp is well seasoned with your favorite spicy blend, like Old Bay, or Tony Chachere’s. Personally we’re addicted to dry Sriracha Seasoning so that’s what we’ve used here. If you haven’t picked up a jar yet, please do and try this super easy, spicy and flavorful dish. Spicy and sweet, fresh and healthy – what more could we want from an super easy recipe?!

 

Spicy Shrimp & Fried Corn ~ A fresh and tasty twist on classic shrimp and grits! Creamy, sweet fried corn is topped with spicy shrimp, garden fresh tomatoes and green onions for a delicious bowl of healthy comfort food! www.savingdessert.com

 

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5 from 4 votes

Spicy Shrimp & Fried Corn

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Yield: 4
Course: Main Course
Author: Tricia
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A fresh and tasty twist on classic shrimp and grits!

Ingredients

For the fried corn:

  • 5 fresh ears of corn
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¾ cup milk, more or less as needed for desired consistency
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the spicy shrimp:

  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined (thawed)
  • 2 teaspoons dry Sriracha seasoning or your favorite spicy blend such as Old Bay, Tony Chachere’s, etc.
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
  • reserved 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • ½ cup sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley to serve

Instructions

To make the fried creamed corn:

  • Cut the corn kernels from the cobs. Reserve the corn cobs. Measure out 1/2 cup corn kernels and set aside. Add the remaining kernels to a food processor and pulse 6-7 times or until creamy. Using a dull knife, scrape the pulp and milk from the reserved corn cobs and add to the creamed kernels.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in large skillet.  Add corn, corn pulp, salt, pepper and sugar. Sauté for 2-3 minutes then add the milk and cornstarch. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the corn is thick and creamy. Add more milk or cornstarch if needed for desired consistency. Remove the skillet from the heat and cover to keep warm.

For the shrimp:

  • In a small bowl, combine the Sriracha seasoning, paprika and black pepper. Place the shrimp in a medium mixing bowl and toss with the spice mixture to coat.
  • Heat a large stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet.
  • Once the butter is melted, add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes, then turn.
  • Immediately add the tomatoes and reserved corn kernels. Cook, stirring occasionally until shrimp are done and the tomatoes begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the sliced green onions. Serve immediately spooned over bowls of fried corn. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Recipe Notes

6 cups of frozen corn may be substituted for fresh, but the texture may not be as creamy.  Thaw and drain the frozen corn before adding to the food processor.

Finally, this Marina de Rey Foods Wild Caught Argentine Red Shrimp is great in just about any kind of recipe from soups to salads, casseroles and sandwiches. We’re very fond of our Chicken, Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo, and this delicious Chili Garlic Shrimp too. We also love our easy and delicious adaptations on classic recipes for Shrimp Scampi with Asparagus and Tomatoes and Shrimp Piccata over Zoodles.

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101 Comments

  5. Donna Dearinger says

    5 stars
    OMG This recipe is off the charts great! So flavorful. I used fresh corn. Next time I’ll add a little chopped andouille sausage and celery. It will be a favorite here and at the next potluck.

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  9. Patricia Dunlop says

    Tried this recipe……love corn, love shrimp and love good quality cherry or grape tomatoes. The next time, I would make the corn “risotto style” a la Donna Nordin of Cafe Terra Cotta fame. She made this corn as an appetizer. There is no rice in it but fresh corn, 2 different kinds of cheese, cream and chicken stock, reduced down until the consistency is correct. The crispness of the corn and the texture of the shrimp and tomatoes are heavenly together.
    Love the blog and looking forward to trying many more recipes.

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    • Laurie says

      5 stars
      I usually don’t leave reviews, but this dish was absolutely amazing! Fresh corn, tomatoes from our garden, added some bell pepper and I could’ve eaten it all! Can’t wait to make again and maybe add some asparagus to help get more veggies in my meal. Thanks for such a delicious recipe!

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  14. Monica says

    You knocked it out of the ballpark with this, Tricia. It looks so incredibly mouthwatering! We just got back from eating some amazing food in Charleston and I thought this was shrimp & grits at first. : ) It really looks better than a restaurant dish!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      Thanks Rae – sometimes the shrimp that’s available in the seafood case has been previously frozen, then thawed. This way you can thaw what you want, when you want it and avoid shrimp that has been laying around in the case for a day or two 🙂 This is a delicious shrimp and terrific tested recipe. Hope you enjoy!

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  39. Robyn says

    I’ve got to have shrimp for lunch now. Thank goodness I have a big supply of Marina del Rey in my freezer, lol. This shrimp just makes me so darn happy!
    Simply a gorgeous, delicious recipe, Tricia. You outdid yourself and that’s not an easy thing to do!

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  46. Monica | Nourish & Fete says

    This sounds and looks like an amazing dinner – beautiful pictures! And I agree with you on the wonders of high-quality frozen shrimp. I have to go a pretty out of the way grocery store to buy good “fresh” (read: defrosted) shrimp where I live, so having a bag in my freezer is a terrific way to be sure I can produce a yummy dinner like this on short notice. 🙂 Pinned this one to try soon!

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