Cajun Shrimp And Corn

Serves: 2

Lelia Marks

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

56

Sweetness

58

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 cloves

Garlic (minced)

1.5 tsps

Hot Sauce

Directions:

1

Put the shrimp in a large bowl of ice water

2

Add 1 tablespoon salt; stir to dissolve and set aside 20 minutes

3

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat

4

Add the corn, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic and all but a few tablespoons of the scallions; season with salt and pepper

5

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn starts browning, about 4 minutes

6

Add 3/4 cup water and the tomatoes

7

Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the corn is very tender, about 15 minutes

8

Meanwhile, combine the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, rosemary and the remaining garlic in another large skillet over medium heat

9

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes

10

Drain the shrimp, pat dry and add to the skillet

11

Add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter; swirl to melt

12

Cook, spooning the liquid over the shrimp, until cooked through, about 5 minutes

13

Serve the shrimp over the corn mixture; top with the reserved scallions

14

Serve with the bread and lemon wedges

15

Photograph by Antonis Achilleos