Description
This vibrant and flavorful Shrimp with Mexican Street Corn Sauce recipe features succulent shrimp cooked to perfection and coated in a creamy, zesty sauce inspired by classic Mexican street corn flavors. Made with a blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, Mexican crema, and spices like chili powder and smoked paprika, the sauce delivers a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and fresh notes. Garnished with crumbled queso fresco and fresh cilantro, this dish is a quick and satisfying meal that brings authentic Mexican flair to your table.
Ingredients
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Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Mexican Street Corn Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Garnish
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Set aside shrimp: Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and set them aside on a plate to keep warm.
- Melt butter: In the same skillet, add butter and let it melt, utilizing the flavorful browned bits left from cooking the shrimp.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the butter and sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant to enhance the sauce’s aroma.
- Prepare sauce base: In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and Mexican crema to form the creamy base of the sauce.
- Add seasonings: Stir in lime juice, chopped cilantro, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder to infuse the sauce with Mexican-inspired flavors.
- Mix the sauce: Whisk all ingredients together until the sauce is smooth and well combined, ensuring an even flavor distribution.
- Season to taste: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning by adding salt and black pepper as needed to balance the flavors.
- Combine shrimp and sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over them.
- Coat shrimp evenly: Toss the shrimp gently in the sauce to ensure they are well coated with the creamy mixture.
- Simmer gently: Allow the shrimp to simmer in the sauce for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to heat through and meld the flavors.
- Plate the shrimp: Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter and spoon any remaining sauce over the top for extra flavor.
- Add garnish: Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco and fresh chopped cilantro on top for a fresh, authentic finish.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious Mexican street corn inspired shrimp dish.
Notes
- Use fresh cilantro for best flavor in the sauce and garnish.
- Mexican crema can be substituted with more sour cream if unavailable.
- Adjust chili powder and smoked paprika levels to control spice and smokiness to your taste.
- Serve with warm tortillas or over rice to make a complete meal.
- Peeling and deveining shrimp before cooking saves time and ensures tenderness.
