Shrimp with Mexican Corn Sauce (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 450 g shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ For Cooking Shrimp

02 - 30 ml olive oil
03 - 15 g unsalted butter
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 2 g salt
06 - 1 g freshly ground black pepper

→ Street Corn Sauce

07 - 60 g mayonnaise
08 - 60 g sour cream
09 - 60 g Mexican crema
10 - 15 ml lime juice
11 - 10 g fresh cilantro, finely chopped
12 - 2 g chili powder
13 - 1 g smoked paprika
14 - 1 g ground cumin
15 - 1 g garlic powder
16 - 1 g onion powder

→ Garnishes

17 - 40 g queso fresco, crumbled
18 - 10 g fresh cilantro, chopped

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
02 - Place shrimp in the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and fully opaque.
03 - Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.
04 - Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and Mexican crema.
06 - Stir in lime juice, chopped cilantro, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
07 - Whisk the mixture until the sauce is smooth and homogeneous.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
09 - Return shrimp to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over them.
10 - Toss shrimp to fully coat in the sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
11 - Arrange shrimp on a serving platter. Drizzle with any excess sauce and finish with crumbled queso fresco and chopped cilantro.
12 - Serve while hot and enjoy fresh.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Do not overcook shrimp—remove from heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque.
02 - Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat if preferred.
03 - Greek yogurt may substitute for sour cream or Mexican crema for a lighter sauce.
04 - Crumbled feta or cotija can replace queso fresco if unavailable.
05 - Grilling the shrimp before saucing imparts additional smokiness.

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