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Mexican Street Corn with Shrimp and Creamy Feta Cheese Sauce

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A vibrant and flavorful dish combining sweet corn, tender shrimp, and a rich creamy feta cheese sauce, perfect for summer gatherings or cozy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup cream (heavy cream or sour cream)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by gathering them and slicing the corn kernels if using fresh corn.
  2. Cook the shrimp in a skillet with butter, seasoning with chili powder, salt, and pepper for 3-4 minutes until pink.
  3. Sauté the corn in the skillet, adding more butter and cooking until slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Make the creamy feta sauce by combining cooked corn, feta cheese, cream, and lime juice, and cook until cheese melts.
  5. Combine everything by adding the shrimp back to the sauce, folding gently to coat.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Consider varying the recipe with diced jalapeños for heat or using plant-based proteins for a vegan option.

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Keywords: Mexican street corn, shrimp, feta cheese, summer recipes, creamy corn dish, elote

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