Description
This Shrimp with Mexican Street Corn Sauce recipe features succulent shrimp cooked to perfection and coated in a creamy, tangy sauce inspired by the flavors of Mexican street corn. The sauce combines mayonnaise, sour cream, Mexican crema, lime juice, and a blend of spices for a vibrant, flavorful topping, garnished with crumbled queso fresco and fresh cilantro. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner with bold, zesty flavors.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Cooking
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: 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 the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Set shrimp aside: Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Prepare garlic: In the same skillet, add the butter and allow it to melt, then add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make the sauce base: In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and Mexican crema to form the creamy base for the sauce.
- Add seasonings: Stir in lime juice, chopped cilantro, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder into the sauce base.
- Mix sauce: Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth and well combined, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine shrimp and sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and pour the sauce over them, tossing to coat evenly.
- Simmer shrimp: Allow the shrimp to simmer in the sauce for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to heat through and blend flavors.
- Serve and garnish: Transfer shrimp to a serving platter, spoon any remaining sauce over the top, and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco and fresh chopped cilantro for garnish.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- You can adjust the chili powder and smoked paprika to increase or reduce the spiciness according to your preference.
- If Mexican crema is not available, you can substitute it with a mix of sour cream and heavy cream or use extra sour cream.
- Serve this shrimp dish with warm tortillas or over rice for a complete meal.
- For added texture, consider garnishing with some roasted corn kernels or diced jalapeños if desired.
