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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
Garlic Shrimp with Corn and French Fries
Comfort FoodQuickAmericanDairy-FreeShrimpCrispyTenderWeeknight

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. 1

    Cook the 3 cups frozen french fries according to package directions, about 15-20 minutes, until golden and crispy.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Return shrimp to skillet with corn, toss to combine, and cook for 1 minute until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. 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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