Shrimp & Creamed Corn

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup celery, diced
• 1 pound peeled & deveined shrimp
• 4 ears sweet corn cut off the cob
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning of choice
• 1/2 cup bacon, cooked & roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup green onions, chopped fine
• 1 tablespoon fresh herbs of choice
• fresh lemon juice
• cooked rice (for serving)

Directions:

1. Heat butter & oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the bell peppers, celery & garlic and sauté  for 2 minutes.
2. Season shrimp with salt & pepper and add to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute. Add the corn and all-purpose seasoning and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in the bacon bits and sauté for another 2 minutes.
3. Pour in the heavy cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
4. Removing from heat and stir in the green onions, fresh herbs & lemon juice. Serve warm over rice.

This article originally appeared on Fresh from Florida.