Description
A delightful fusion of Mexican street corn and shrimp with a creamy feta sauce, perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by washing and chopping cilantro, and ensuring shrimp are peeled and deveined.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Cook the shrimp for about 3-4 minutes until pink and cooked through, then remove from the pan.
- Cook the corn in the same pan for about 5-7 minutes until charred.
- Make the creamy sauce by whisking together feta, sour cream, mayonnaise, chili powder, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Combine everything in the pan, stirring to heat through.
- Serve warm on its own or with rice, beans, or tortillas.
Notes
Choose high-quality shrimp for the best flavor. You can substitute yogurt for a lighter version of the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Mexican street corn, shrimp, feta cheese, creamy sauce, easy recipe, party dish