Description
Sweet Corn Shrimp & Rice Skillet is a vibrant one pan meal made with tender shrimp, fluffy basmati rice, sweet corn, and a savory miso based sauce. This dish delivers bold flavor, comforting texture, and colorful presentation while staying practical for busy weeknights. Everything cooks together in one skillet, creating a balanced meal that feels hearty yet fresh, with citrus brightness from lime and warmth from ginger and turmeric.
Ingredients
Basmati rice, rinsed until water runs clear
Medium shrimp, peeled and cleaned
Frozen corn kernels, rinsed and drained
Scallions, whites and greens separated
Red bell pepper, chopped
Garlic cloves, mostly chopped with one finely minced
Fresh ginger, thinly sliced
White miso paste
Ground turmeric powder
Kosher salt
Granulated sugar, optional
Ground cayenne pepper, optional
Extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Water
Fresh lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water while preparing the remaining ingredients
2. Warm olive oil in an oven safe skillet and gently cook chopped garlic and sliced ginger until fragrant
3. Add scallion whites, red bell pepper, miso paste, turmeric, salt, optional sugar, and cayenne to a blender and blend until smooth while slowly adding olive oil
4. Pat the shrimp dry and season with minced garlic, turmeric, salt, and black pepper
5. Heat olive oil in the skillet and cook the shrimp until just opaque, then remove and keep covered
6. Add the blended vegetable paste to the skillet and cook while stirring until thickened and aromatic
7. Whisk in water until smooth, then add drained rice and corn along with any shrimp juices
8. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover tightly, and bake until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed
9. Fluff the rice gently, top with shrimp, garnish with scallion greens, and serve with lime wedges
Notes
Rinsing the rice is essential for light and fluffy texture
White miso adds savory depth, so adjust added salt carefully
Do not overcook shrimp during searing since they finish warming on the rice
Make sure frozen corn is fully drained to avoid excess moisture
Let the skillet rest briefly after baking before fluffing the rice
Adjust heat level by reducing or omitting cayenne pepper
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet and Baking
- Cuisine: American Inspired