Skillet Shrimp and Corn With Lime Dressing

Updated July 23, 2021

Skillet Shrimp and Corn With Lime Dressing
David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
30 minutes
Rating
4(2,230)
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This bright, tangy, one-pan meal comes together quickly and is packed with bright flavors — perfect for a summer evening. If you can’t find fresh corn, frozen will work in a pinch; just defrost it and pat it dry before throwing it into the skillet. You can also add a little more spice by leaving the ribs and seeds in the chile that goes into the dressing. Serve the shrimp and corn over rice or with a big green salad. Depending on what you serve this dish with, you may have a bit of dressing leftover, which can be saved for salad or drizzled over grilled meat or vegetables.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 1pound large shrimp (preferably tail-on), peeled and deveined
  • 2teaspoons ground coriander
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • ¼cup fresh lime juice, plus 2 teaspoons lime zest, and 4 lime wedges (from 3 limes)
  • 2tablespoons thinly sliced mint, plus a few mint leaves for garnish
  • 1teaspoon honey
  • 1garlic clove, finely minced
  • ½Fresno chile, finely minced, seeds and ribs removed if desired
  • 6tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears)
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

415 calories; 23 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 15 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 33 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 27 grams protein; 620 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pat the shrimp dry, then toss with the coriander and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Let sit while you prepare the dressing.

  2. Step 2

    Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the lime juice, lime zest, mint, honey, garlic, chile, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ cup olive oil. Whisk until well combined and emulsified.

  3. Step 3

    Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, then add the shrimp in an even layer. Cook the shrimp until pink and just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp to a plate.

  4. Step 4

    Reduce the heat to medium and add the corn to the pan. Season with salt and pepper, and cook the corn without stirring until it begins to brown on one side, about 2 minutes. Give the corn a stir and cook for another minute.

  5. Step 5

    Add the shrimp back to the pan, along with 2 tablespoons of the dressing, and stir to coat everything in the dressing and to rewarm the shrimp.

  6. Step 6

    Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with more dressing, and garnish with more mint. Serve with lime wedges.

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What is the point of leaving the tail shells on? I have never understood if there is any advantage.

This is really, really good. Browning the corn adds a great taste. I skipped step 3, as I think it's unnecessary. I put the corn in the hot pan first. As soon as it started to show some browning, I put the shrimp in. The corn was in for a total of 5 minutes, the shrimp for a total of 3 minutes. No reason to bother with cooking shrimp and removing it from the pan. I was the executive chef of the busiest seafood restaurant in New Jersey for 4 years.

Easier to pick up when using one's hands which is common for enjoying shrimp. If one squeezes the tail section, all of the meat will usually release from the very end.

Good recipe—but I could use more lime taste, more garlic (I used 2 cloves), more spice (I used an entire Fresno pepper). I served it over spinach, as someone suggested. No shells or tails for us—we’re using silverware to eat! Why would we want them?! Nice and light for a week night.

Made tonight and got raves. I was lucky to find fresh corn this late in the season, and I’m sure that made a huge difference. I think I’ll wait til next summer to make again.

This dish is delicious. I’ve been adding Israeli couscous directly to the pan during the last step. It absorbs the extra sauce and works perfectly because it’s the same size as the corn kernels. Great recipe!

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