Garlic-Butter Shrimp with Charred Corn and Lime
Ingredients
- 1 poundlarge shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 earsfresh corn
- 4 tablespoonbutter
- 6 clovesgarlic
- 1lime
- 1 teaspoonkosher salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- ¼ cupfresh cilantro
Prep
- 01
Cut corn kernels off the cob (you should have about 2 1/2 cups).
- 02
Mince 6 cloves garlic.
- 03
Chop 1/4 cup fresh cilantro.
Method
- 01
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and let it foam, about 1 minute.
- 02
Add the corn kernels to the skillet and cook without stirring for 4 minutes, until they begin to char and brown. Stir once and cook another 2 minutes. Transfer corn to a plate.
- 03
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 04
Add the shrimp in a single layer, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cook without moving for 2 minutes until they begin to turn pink.
- 05
Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes until they are opaque throughout and just cooked through.
- 06
Return the corn to the skillet and squeeze in the lime juice. Toss gently to combine, taste, and adjust seasoning. Scatter cilantro over the top and serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For more warmth, increase red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon. For extra brightness, add a pinch of smoked paprika along with the garlic. Fresh jalapeño sliced thin and cooked with the garlic adds gentle heat without overwhelming the delicate shrimp.