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    Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Blistered Tomatoes and Charred Corn

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    A vibrant and fresh dish featuring succulent shrimp, blistered tomatoes, and charred corn, all brought together with a zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce.

    Ingredients for Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Blistered Tomatoes and Charred Corn

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    Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined

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    Kosher Salt

    to taste

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    Black Pepper, ground

    to taste

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    Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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    Cherry Tomatoes

    0 pint

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    Corn Kernels, fresh or frozen

    cups

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    Garlic Clove, minced

    each

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    Red Pepper Flakes

    teaspoons

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    Dry White Wine

    cups

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    Lemon Juice, from 1 lemon

    tablespoons

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    Unsalted Butter, cut into 5 pieces

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    Flat Leaf Parsley, chopped

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    How to Make Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Blistered Tomatoes and Charred Corn

    1. Season Shrimp

    Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel, then season them generously with kosher salt and black pepper.

    2. Cook Shrimp

    In a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and lightly golden. Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

    3. Blister Tomatoes

    Add the cherry tomatoes to the same skillet, seasoning them lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring minimally to allow them to blister.

    4. Char Corn

    Add the corn kernels to the skillet, seasoning again with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the corn to char slightly and the tomatoes to burst fully.

    5. Add Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes

    Add the minced garlic and red-pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant.

    6. Add Wine and Lemon Juice

    Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the dry white wine and fresh lemon juice, scraping up any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Let the liquid simmer until it nearly evaporates.

    7. Add Butter

    Stir in the unsalted butter, one piece at a time, letting each piece melt before adding the next to create a smooth sauce.

    8. Return Shrimp

    Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing them in the sauce until they are warmed through.

    9. Garnish and Serve

    Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve with additional lemon wedges if desired.

    Variations

    Mexican Fiesta

    Use lime instead of lemon, replace the shrimp with blackened fish or chicken, add black beans and avocado, and serve with a side of warm tortillas.

    Protein Swap

    Replace shrimp with chicken, scallops, or firm white fish like cod. If you're vegetarian or vegan, consider using tofu, tempeh, or a sturdy mushroom variety like portobello.

    Asian Fusion

    Use tofu as the protein, replace lemon with lime, add a splash of soy sauce and sesame oil, and stir in some snap peas or bok choy.

    Mediterranean Style

    Use chicken instead of shrimp, add olives and capers, swap lemon with balsamic vinegar, and serve over orzo or couscous.

    Aromatic Twist

    Swap out the lemon for lime or orange for a different citrus note. Change the garlic to shallots or onions for a mellower or sweeter taste.


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