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Quick Creamy Shrimp and Corn One-Pan Delight

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A fast and easy one-pan shrimp and corn dish with a creamy, flavorful sauce perfect for weeknights. This recipe combines simple ingredients for a comforting and satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup chicken broth, low sodium
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: peel and devein shrimp if needed, mince garlic, chop parsley, slice fresh corn kernels if using fresh, and soften cream cheese.
  2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, without browning.
  3. Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Add corn kernels to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly caramelized.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Lower heat to medium and stir in softened cream cheese and Parmesan gradually until smooth. Add crushed red pepper flakes and lemon juice, stirring well. Adjust sauce thickness with extra broth or water if needed.
  7. Return shrimp to the skillet and warm through for 1-2 minutes, coating evenly with sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking shrimp to prevent steaming and sogginess. Soften cream cheese before adding to avoid lumps. Use medium-high heat for shrimp and garlic, then reduce heat when adding cream cheese to prevent sauce from breaking. Fresh corn adds sweetness but frozen works well. Lemon juice brightens the dish and balances richness.

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