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Mexican Street Corn and Shrimp

Mexican Street Corn and Shrimp

Make this Mexican Street Corn and Shrimp recipe with juicy shrimp, creamy elote-style corn, cotija cheese, and lime. A quick one-pan dinner ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 610
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Street Corn
  • 4 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned and drained
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • For Garnish
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Extra cotija cheese
  • Lime wedges
  • Chili powder

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium.
  6. Melt the butter in the same skillet.
  7. Add the onion and cook for about 4 minutes until softened.
  8. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  9. Add the corn and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.
  11. Mix in the Monterey Jack cheese and cotija cheese.
  12. Season with chili powder and smoked paprika.
  13. Stir until the cheese has melted into a creamy sauce.
  14. Return the shrimp to the skillet.
  15. Add the lime juice and gently stir everything together.
  16. Garnish with extra cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges before serving.

Notes

  • Frozen corn works well if fresh isn't available.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp or they may become rubbery.
  • Fresh lime juice gives the best flavor.
  • Cotija cheese adds the classic street corn taste.
  • Stir the cheese in over medium-low heat to keep the sauce smooth.