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    Published: Jul 3, 2018 · Modified: Sep 17, 2021 by Pam

    Fresh Corn with Shrimp, Feta and Peppers

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    Fresh Corn with Shrimp and Poblano Peppers is one dish with all the just-picked flavors of summer. You can leave the shrimp out for a perfectly delicious vegetarian version.

    fresh corn with shrimpFresh Corn is one of the many reasons to love summer. Besides corn, this dish includes several other fresh-from-the-garden items.  The combination of peppers, onions, tomatoes (and sauteed shrimp if desired) are highlighted with a creamy herb sauce that will blow your mind. If you like the idea of this dish with shrimp you’ll also love Fiery Cajun Shrimp. 

    Buy fresh and local if possible

    We are fortunate to live in a time when many fruits and vegetables are available to us year round. It’s so great to be able to get fresh corn in January, or oranges in August, and I definitely take advantage of those opportunities. But I believe in buying local whenever I can.

    That means that, as I write this (late June in Georgia) fresh corn, tomatoes, peppers and herbs are abundant, and come from farmers and gardens in my immediate area.  I encourage you to seek out farmers markets, neighborhood produce stands, and grocers that stock local items. Heck, grow your own if you can.

    Read more about southern food traditions, farming, gardening and where our recipes come from.

    Substitutions are fine

    In keeping with the “buy fresh and local” strategy, feel free to substitute for different varieties according to what’s available at the moment. Or, according to your likes and dislikes. For example, I love, love, love poblano peppers.

    Looking at this photo just makes my mouth water. So, I wrote the recipe using my favorite poblanos, but you could certainly substitute bell peppers, or any other type pepper that you like, keeping mind what is fresh and available. Other replacement ideas:

    • use sweet (white) corn instead of yellow
    • scallions or another type onion would work
    • not a fan of thyme? Try basil, oregano or whatever you have on hand
    • Queso fresco or Halloumi instead of feta sounds good to me
    • strips of cooked chicken would be a great substitution for the shrimp
    • I used Roma tomatoes, but any variety are good

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    Shrimp or Vegetarian Version

    This fresh corn dish is beautiful and filling with shrimp (or chicken as mentioned above), but it’s a truly wonderful vegetarian dish as well.

    Served in smaller portions everyone will love it as a side dish, or larger main dish type servings are an option, too.  Whatever version, and whatever substitutions you make, you know that fresh, corn, peppers, tomatoes and onions are going to be a hit when made with this creamy herb sauce.

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    fresh corn with shrimp

    Fresh Corn with Shrimp, Poblanos and Feta

    Fresh Corn in a creamy sauce with tomatoes, onion, peppers and topped with shrimp (if desired).
    5 from 4 votes
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    Ingredients
      

    Shrimp

    • ⅔ pound shrimp cleaned
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon Cajun sesasoning

    Corn in Cream Sauce with Vegetables

    • 3 ears corn cut from cob
    • 1 Tablespoon butter
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 Poblano Pepper diced
    • 2 Tablespoons diced onion
    • 3-4 ounces cream cheese
    • ⅓ cup half and half
    • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 tomato diced
    • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled

    Instructions
     

    Shrimp

    • Toss shrimp with salt, garlic and Cajun seasoning.
    • Sautee' shrimp in sprayed skillet until done, about 2 minutes per side.
    • Set aside.

    Corn in Cream Sauce with Vegetables

    • Melt butter in skillet and add olive oil. 
    • Sautee' pepper and onion in skillet about 5 minutes over medium to medium high heat.
    • Add corn and cook until tender, stirring constantly (about 5 minutes).
    • Add cream cheese (cut into cubes), half and half, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly until smooth. If it seems too thick add water or low fat milk until desired creamy consistency.
    • Before serving toss with tomato and feta cheese. Add shrimp if desired.
    • Garnish with additional thyme.

    Notes

    Substitute bell pepper for poblano pepper, if desired.
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    Categories: Main Dishes Tags: main dish, side dish

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    1. Alyssa says

      July 03, 2018 at 5:05 pm

      I absolutely love this dish! It is so seasonal but seems light with the shrimp!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 03, 2018 at 6:23 pm

        We love it, Alyssa!

        Reply
    2. Danielle says

      July 03, 2018 at 6:11 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, this really is the perfect summer dinner. And what a great, and DIFFERENT, way to use corn!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 03, 2018 at 6:22 pm

        We’re always on the lookout for new ways to cook with fresh ingredients.

        Reply
    3. Amy | The Cook Report says

      July 03, 2018 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      I love the sound of this, sounds like such a summery dish!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 03, 2018 at 6:22 pm

        Thanks so much, Amy!

        Reply
    4. Emily says

      July 03, 2018 at 6:32 pm

      I love the combo of fish and shrimp! This dish looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 08, 2018 at 12:23 pm

        Thanks so much, Emily.

        Reply
    5. Sherri says

      July 03, 2018 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      I love this everything about this dish! I have got to make that creamy, delectable corn! I’d like to try it vegetarian and with the shrimp! 🙂

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 08, 2018 at 12:22 pm

        We hope you enjoy it, Sherri. It is good both ways!

        Reply

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