Description
A rich and creamy skillet dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked with crispy pancetta, sweet corn, and bursting cherry tomatoes, finished with a luscious heavy cream sauce and fresh basil for a flavor-packed meal perfect for any night.
Ingredients
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Meat & Seafood
- 1 (4-ounce) package diced pancetta
- 1 1/4 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables & Fruits
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 4 ears)
Dairy
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Seasonings & Spices
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Herbs & Garnish
- Fresh basil leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pancetta: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add the diced pancetta and cook, stirring often, until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve the drippings in the skillet.
- Cook the shrimp: Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the drippings in the skillet. Cook, flipping once, until opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a medium bowl and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Cook the vegetables: Without wiping the skillet clean, add the cherry tomatoes and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes burst, about 3 minutes. Add the corn kernels and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Finish the dish: Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce slightly thickens, about 2 minutes. Return the shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat, and serve topped with pancetta and fresh basil, if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute fresh basil with other herbs like parsley or chives for variation.
- Ensure shrimp are peeled and deveined for best texture and flavor.
- You can add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
