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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!
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We couldn’t be more excited to share this spicy shrimp recipe with you today featuring delicious Wild Argentine Red Shrimp.
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.
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!
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?!
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Spicy Shrimp & Fried Corn
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 tomatoes or grape tomatoes
- reserved ½ 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 ½ 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. Â Thaw and drain the frozen corn before adding to the food processor.
Nutrition
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.
Margaret says
I have made the Spicy Shrimp and Fried Corn three times now. It is just fabulous! Fresh corn is in season here and it’s a great way to use it. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you for the feedback Margaret! So happy you’re enjoying this delicious dish. Thanks for taking the time to comment 🙂
Sheila Evans says
I’m going to make the spicy shrimp tomorrow but I’m going to use chicken my husband doesn’t like shrimp. So I will let you know what I thought about it
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Sheila. Hope it turns out great for you!
Louise says
The Spicy Shrimp with Fried Corn was FABULOUS! Shrimp & Grits have been a favorite of mine for years. I liked this better! Thank you, and I will definitely check out more of your recipes.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Louise! We adore this dish and need to make it again soon. So glad to have you!
Jean Johnson says
Read cobbler & pie as well as pie crusts recipes. Love the black berry recipes. Trying these soon. Looking forward to enjoying these deserts.
Tricia Buice says
Thank Jean. Hope you enjoy them all!
Peachy says
I made this last night and it was so good. I will definitely be putting this into my dinner rotation.
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Peachy! So glad you enjoyed this tasty dish. We appreciate you taking the time to comment!
Debbie says
Amazing! May never make shrimp and grits again.
Tricia Buice says
Haha – love it! Thanks so much for the feedback Debbie 🙂
Julie Hill says
do you precook the corn ?
Tricia Buice says
Hi Julie. No need to pre-cook the corn before removing from the cob. It will cook enough in the skillet. Thanks and enjoy!
Donna Dearinger says
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.
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Donna! Love the idea of adding a little sausage and celery. Sounds terrific! We appreciate you taking the time to comment. Thanks a bunch 🙂
Judith Davis says
Please add me to the email list..
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Judith!
Connie says
I’m curious if you would recommend Gochujang paste in place of the of dry Sriracha? This recipe looks great & I’m going to try it.
Tricia Buice says
Hi Connie – yes I would! Bet it would be delicious.
Susan says
Do you think I could prep the corn a day ahead of cooking?
Tricia Buice says
Yes I think you could easily do that Susan. I think that will be fine. Enjoy – we love this dish!
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.
Tricia Buice says
The risotto style corn sounds fantastic. Cheese is always a great idea and I know this spicy shrimp would be great on top! Thank you so much for trying our recipe! You rock 🙂
Laurie says
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!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you so much Laurie! We appreciate you taking the time to comment and for trying the recipe. I love that you added bell pepper and agree, asparagus would be terrific. Thank you 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
That sounds like a great summer meal! I’m always a fan of grits!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Rebecca – it’s way better than grits with a natural sweetness from the corn that plays perfectly with spicy shrimp 🙂
Jane says
This looks like on gigantic bowl of comfort food! YUM!
Jane x
Tricia Buice says
Yes indeed Jane! It’s a super special dish worth of company or a weeknight dinner.
Sandi says
My kids love shrimp…can’t wait to try this recipe.
Tricia Buice says
So glad you’re going to try it Sandi – it is a keeper!
sara | belly rumbles says
That is a seriously delicious and hearty bowl of comfort.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Sara! We absolutely love it!
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!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Monica! I can’t wait to read all about your vacation. Charleston is an amazing place to visit.
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says
This dish looks so comforting and packed full of flavour too. Need to make this soon
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Bintu! I bet you’d like it as much as we do 🙂
Laura says
great idea to combine corn with shrimps. They look delicious
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Laura! It is a favorite dish for sure.
Dahn says
I just love that you used fresh corn in this recipe. It looks amazing and the video is great too.
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Dahn – the fresh corn is so sweet and terrific combined with spicy shrimp. Thanks for stopping by!
Deanna says
I love it!!! I love shrimp and this looks FAB!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Deanna! It is a favorite for sure!
Rae says
This dish sounds absolutely divine. I don’t usually buy frozen shrimp, but it sounds like this is a brand/varietal I should try just based on the flavors you described.
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!
Susan says
I’ve only purchased wild caught shrimp for several years now. I haven’t seen this brand available here but I’ll have to look! What a delicious and beautiful dish, Tricia!
Tricia Buice says
You can find this shrimp at Sam’s Club. It’s fairly new to the US so I hope it will be more wildly available soon. Thanks so much for stopping by Susan!
Jessie Gunaseelan says
Awesome meal!!! This recipe has tempted me to go and get some shrimps 🙂
Tricia Buice says
Yeah! Hope you love it too Jessie 🙂 Such an easy and delicious combination. Thanks!
Kim says
This is seriously gorgeous. I am just in awe. Your photos make me feel like it’s right there in front of me.
Tricia Buice says
Aww Kim – that is the sweetest comment ever! Thank you very much – hope you’ll give this recipe a try.
Gina @Running to the Kitchen says
Looks sooo flavorful! YUM!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Gina! It is a favorite flavor combination for sure.
Larry says
Looks amazing Tricia. I’ll be on the lookout for this seafood
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Larry! You can find this shrimp at Sam’s Club now in the US. Very tasty!
Matt says
Love how creamy and flavorful this looks!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Matt – homemade creamed corn is a world apart from the canned version. Hope you’ll give it a try!
Regina says
Can never go wrong with spicy shrimp! And that creamed corn is so intriguing 🙂
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Regina – my mom used to make it all the time.
Gerlinde says
I love the spicy shrimp and creamy corn combination . It’s perfect with all the fresh corn available. Pinned!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Gerlinde – I know you won’t be disappointed!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
That spicy rub! That looks exactly how I like to cook my shrimp. I have never had a homemade creamed corn– I am sure this recipe will turn me into a believer! Looks amazing, as always Tricia!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Michelle – so much better than canned 🙂
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
Lucky you for getting such great shrimp. Lucky me for getting such a great recipe. Shrimp and corn are two of my faves.
Tricia Buice says
I feel lucky you stopped by Abbe! Thanks – I bet you’ll like this recipe!
eat good 4 life says
This shrimp recipe looks terrific. I wish I could have this for dinner tonight!
Tricia Buice says
Me too Miryam! Love fresh summer corn and this delightful shrimp. So tasty 🙂 Thanks!
nocrumbsleft says
This looks delicious. So great for summer.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Teri!
Jessica R. says
Oh my this looks fantastic!! I am always on the hunt for new ways to eat shrimp and I KNOW I would LOVE this!
Tricia Buice says
Yeah – thanks so much Jessica – I bet you will love it, we do!
Monique says
I love spicy shrimp and grits so this must be soo good!
Tricia Buice says
Yes it is Monique – sweet corn and spicy shrimp – a perfect match 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Carolyn says
Oh my this looks like tasty goodness!
Tricia Buice says
You will be dreaming about this shrimp Carolyn! So tasty – thanks for stopping by!
Kristen @ The Endless Meal says
I’m absolutely in love with this recipe! And those shrimp … they’re amazing. So great to find shrimp that I can feel good about eating.
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Kristen! You will love this shrimp – guaranteed 🙂
Mahy says
This is a recipe I can tell for sure I’ll be making soon!! Love it Tricia and love every bit of it!! Mouthwatering 🙂
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Mahy 🙂 It’s easy to make too – bonus!
Taylor says
Tricia this looks absolutely amazing!!! Can you come over? I have wine!!!
Tricia Buice says
Yes indeed Taylor – bring the wine and come on down 🙂
marcie says
This dish is just gorgeous Tricia! The spices on the shrimp and all that delicious corn…this is a dish I can’t wait to try!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you very much Marcie! I hope you love it too 🙂
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!
Tricia Buice says
Awww thanks Robyn – wish I had some more of this dish for lunch! Can’t wait to make it again before the corn is gone.
jenn - peas and crayons says
Loving this super scrumptious twist on shrimp and grits! I can’t wait to try this shrimp!
Tricia Buice says
You are going to love it Jenn – so delicious 🙂 Thanks!
Tara says
Such absolutely gorgeous photos! I love this twist on shrimp and grits. The color on the shrimp is so striking.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Tara – we LOVE this wonderful shrimp – hope you’ll give it a try!
jane @ littlesugarsnaps says
This meal manages to look comforting and fresh. The addition of corn and tomatoes and a little spice really lifts this entire dish. It’s gorgeous.
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Jane 🙂 The corn is naturally sweet and combined with the well-spiced shrimp, it’s the perfect combo.
Amy | The Cook Report says
This looks like everything I want in an autumn meal, I adore seafood and this just looks so comforting!
Tricia Buice says
It really is perfect comfort Amy – thank you!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
I’m literally salivating right now…I love your creative riff on classic shrimp and grits, the corn base sounds so good and the spicy shrimp rub is genius! We love Marina Del Rey here, I buy it all the time, so I’m set to recreate this meal. Love the video too 🙂
Tricia Buice says
Thank you so much Sue! LOVE this red Argentinian shrimp – buttery texture and great flavor.
Calleigh - TheForkBite says
Spicy shrimp and fried corn? Sign me up! Such a great combo, can’t wait to try it at home.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Calleigh – we love the combo too – naturally sweet corn and spicy shrimp 🙂
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!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Monica! I hope you’ll try this shrimp because it’s delicious and so easy too. Thanks for pinning!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
Absolutely lovely and so many great flavours! The shrimp looks perfect and such a great pairing with the spice, tomatoes and corn. Great for this time of year 🙂
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Jennifer – this shrimp is fantastic and the fried corn has been a favorite for years. Hope you’ll give it a try!
Chris Scheuer says
This looks spectacular Tricia and your video is wonderful. What a simple but dinner party worthy recipe! Those shrimp sound amazing will be looking for them next time I shop!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks so much Chris – you’re going to love these buttery good shrimp!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
Usually I would go grab shrimp, but this fried creamed corn looks incredibly delicious and tempting that I wish I could dig in right away! A marvelous dish!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Angie! My mom made fried / creamed corn often during the summer. Hope you get the chance to make it!