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Shrimp and Corn with Basil

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Shrimp and Corn with BasilAlan Richardson

This American variation of a Chinese stir-fry—combined with a loaf of crusty bread—is a meal in itself.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    Serves 2 as a main course

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kernels from 2 ears corn
1/2 pound shelled large shrimp
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced

Preparation

  1. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat, then sauté corn and shrimp, stirring, until shrimp are cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in scallions and basil and season with salt and pepper.

TagsShrimpShellfishSeafoodCornVegetableBasilHerbs & SpicesMainDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerWeeknight MealsSauteSummerGourmet
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