Creamy Basil Shrimp with Corn

★★★★Prep 15mCook 15mServes 2

Source: emeals.com

Ingredients

Scale
  • ¾ lb peeled and deveined, large raw shrimp
  • 1 ear corn, shucked
  • 1½ Tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp white wine
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh basil

Notes

I liked this pretty well, and ate it for leftovers. Just don’t forget to season the shrimp.

Nutrition

Calories: 471

Directions

  1. Sprinkle shrimp lightly with salt and pepper. Cut kernels from corn cob; discard cob.
  2. Melt ½ Tbsp butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; remove from skillet.
  3. Melt 1 Tbsp butter in skillet over medium heat; add garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, 30 seconds. Add corn and wine; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute.
  4. Add cream and mustard; simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened. Stir in shrimp, and sprinkle with basil.
  5. Toss together all ingredients except cheese in a bowl. Sprinkle with cheese.