Description
A quick and flavorful Shrimp and Corn Skillet with Pancetta that combines tender shrimp, sweet corn, and crispy pancetta in a single pan. Ready in under 20 minutes, this vibrant, savory dish is perfect for busy weeknights and offers a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and fresh flavors with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 12 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Crisp the Pancetta: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add diced pancetta. Cook until golden brown and crisp, releasing its flavorful fat. Remove pancetta from the pan and set aside, leaving the fat in the skillet.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add minced garlic to the reserved pancetta fat in the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the peeled shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp turn pink and opaque, indicating they are cooked through.
- Add Corn and Pancetta: Stir in the fresh corn kernels and the crispy pancetta back into the skillet. Allow the mixture to heat through evenly and the flavors to blend.
- Finish with Fresh Ingredients: Remove the skillet from heat. Gently squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, toss in chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh or properly thawed shrimp for best texture and quicker cooking.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture; remove once pink and opaque.
- Reserve pancetta fat to enhance the flavor of the entire dish.
- Fresh corn is preferred; if using frozen, thaw and pat dry to avoid moisture.
- Adjust salt seasoning at the end since pancetta adds saltiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: shrimp, pancetta, corn, skillet, quick dinner, seafood, gluten free, weeknight meal