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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 sautรฉed 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
- ยฝ teaspoon salt
- ยฝ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ยพ 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 Chachereโs, etc.
- ยฝ teaspoon paprika
- ยฝ 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 ยฝ cup corn kernels
- ยฝ 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 ยฝ 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.ย Add corn, corn pulp, salt, pepper and sugar. Sautรฉ 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 sautรฉ 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. ย Thaw and drain the frozen corn before adding to the food processor.
Nutrition
Finally, this Marina de Rey Foodsย 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.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That sounds like a great summer meal! I’m always a fan of grits!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Rebecca – it’s way better than grits with a natural sweetness from the corn that plays perfectly with spicy shrimp ๐
Jane
This looks like on gigantic bowl of comfort food! YUM!
Jane x
Tricia Buice
Yes indeed Jane! It’s a super special dish worth of company or a weeknight dinner.
Sandi
My kids love shrimp…can’t wait to try this recipe.
Tricia Buice
So glad you’re going to try it Sandi – it is a keeper!
sara | belly rumbles
That is a seriously delicious and hearty bowl of comfort.
Tricia Buice
Thanks Sara! We absolutely love it!
Monica
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
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
This dish looks so comforting and packed full of flavour too. Need to make this soon
Tricia Buice
Thank you Bintu! I bet you’d like it as much as we do ๐
Laura
great idea to combine corn with shrimps. They look delicious
Tricia Buice
Thanks Laura! It is a favorite dish for sure.
Dahn
I just love that you used fresh corn in this recipe. It looks amazing and the video is great too.
Tricia Buice
Thank you Dahn – the fresh corn is so sweet and terrific combined with spicy shrimp. Thanks for stopping by!
Deanna
I love it!!! I love shrimp and this looks FAB!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Deanna! It is a favorite for sure!
Rae
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
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 ๐ This is a delicious shrimp and terrific tested recipe. Hope you enjoy!
Susan
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
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
Awesome meal!!! This recipe has tempted me to go and get some shrimps ๐
Tricia Buice
Yeah! Hope you love it too Jessie ๐ Such an easy and delicious combination. Thanks!
Kim
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
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
Looks sooo flavorful! YUM!
Tricia Buice
Thank you Gina! It is a favorite flavor combination for sure.
Larry
Looks amazing Tricia. I’ll be on the lookout for this seafood
Tricia Buice
Thanks Larry! You can find this shrimp at Sam’s Club now in the US. Very tasty!
Matt
Love how creamy and flavorful this looks!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Matt – homemade creamed corn is a world apart from the canned version. Hope you’ll give it a try!
Regina
Can never go wrong with spicy shrimp! And that creamed corn is so intriguing ๐
Tricia Buice
Thanks Regina – my mom used to make it all the time.
Gerlinde
I love the spicy shrimp and creamy corn combination . It’s perfect with all the fresh corn available. Pinned!
Tricia Buice
Thank you Gerlinde – I know you won’t be disappointed!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
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
Thank you Michelle – so much better than canned ๐
Abbe@This is How I Cook
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
I feel lucky you stopped by Abbe! Thanks – I bet you’ll like this recipe!