Description

A rich and vibrant Shrimp and Mexican Street Corn Skillet made with tender shrimp, charred corn, smoky chipotle chili powder, creamy lime crema, jalapeño, cilantro, and warm tortillas. This one pan meal delivers bold flavor and a smooth creamy finish with minimal effort.

Ingredients

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Zest of 1 lime

1 and 1 2 tsp chipotle chili powder

2 tsp kosher salt, divided

1 4 cup fresh lime juice

1 4 cup mayonnaise

1 4 cup Daisy Sour Cream

3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided

2 bags frozen corn kernels, thawed

1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

2 scallions, thinly sliced, green and white parts separated

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 3 cup water

3 Tbsp Tillamook Farmstyle Fine Cut Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese

2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro

8 corn tortillas, warmed

Instructions

Toss the shrimp with lime zest, chipotle chili powder, and salt until well coated. In a separate bowl mix the lime juice, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth to create the crema then set aside.

Heat a skillet over medium high heat and melt part of the butter. Add the corn in a single layer and season with salt. Let it cook without stirring to allow browning then add jalapeño and the white slices of the scallions and let them soften.

Add the garlic and stir until fragrant then pour in the water to release any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Move the corn mixture to one side of the skillet and melt the remaining butter on the empty side. Add the shrimp and cook until pink then mix the shrimp with the corn.

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in some of the crema. Top with shredded cheese, cilantro, green scallion slices, and a light sprinkle of chipotle chili powder. Serve with warm tortillas and the remaining crema.

Notes

For best flavor make sure the corn is fully thawed and patted dry to help it brown properly in the skillet. Cook the shrimp only until pink to keep them tender. Warm the tortillas just before serving for the softest texture. Add lime or extra crema at the end to adjust richness and brightness to taste.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American