Garlic Shrimp with Corn and French Fries
A quick and satisfying skillet meal with juicy garlic shrimp, sweet corn, and crispy french fries, finished with a squeeze of lime and fresh herbs.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 3 cups frozen french fries
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Cook the 3 cups frozen french fries according to package directions, about 15-20 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- 2
While fries cook, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the 1 lb shrimp and 4 minced garlic cloves; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove shrimp to a plate.
- 3
In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 cups frozen corn. Cook, stirring, until corn is tender and lightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Return shrimp to skillet with corn, toss to combine, and cook for 1 minute until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Serve shrimp and corn with fries and lime wedges for squeezing over. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onion if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Baking sheet
- Spatula
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