Shrimp and Sweet Corn “Grits”

Name: Shrimp and Sweet Corn “Grits”
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 cups fresh corn kernels (from 8 to 10 ears); 2 slices bacon (about 2 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tbsp. olive oil; Kosher salt and pepper; 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, plus more for serving; 20 large peeled and deveined shrimp (about 12 ounces), patted dry; 1/8 tsp. smoked paprika

Here's how to make the most of summer corn.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Jun 16, 2023

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mike garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

25 mins

Cal/Serv:

347

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Peak-season corn blitzed in the food processor shines as a creamy canvas for juicy shrimp, crispy bacon and fresh basil in this easy, summery twist on a classic.

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Ingredients

6
cups fresh corn kernels (from 8 to 10 ears)
2
slices bacon (about 2 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 Tbsp.
olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
1/4 cup
fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, plus more for serving
20
large peeled and deveined shrimp (about 12 ounces), patted dry
1/8 tsp.
smoked paprika

Directions

1. Step 1In food processor, pulse 3 cups corn until almost smooth, about 1 minute. Add remaining 3 cups corn and pulse twice to just combine.
2. Step 2Cook bacon in large skillet on medium, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to plate.
3. Step 3Wipe out skillet and heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium. Add corn mixture and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, just until heated through, about 3 minutes. Fold in bacon and then basil.
4. Step 4In second large skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil on medium-high. Season shrimp with paprika and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook in single layer until golden brown and opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Serve with corn “grits” and sprinkle with more basil if desired.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 347 calories, 12 g fat (2.5 g saturated), 142 mg cholesterol, 695 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 13.5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 26 g protein

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