Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 4 slices bacon
  • chopped
  • 3 jalapeños
  • seeded and chopped
  • 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 6 ears)
  • ½ pound medium shrimp
  • peeled
  • deveined and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese or mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • finely chopped
  • divided

Instruction

  • In a large nonstick skillet, add the bacon and cook until deep golden brown and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a large bowl, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet
  • Add the jalapeños to the skillet and cook over medium heat until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes
  • Add the corn kernels and cook for about 1 minute, then add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp is opaque, 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently
  • Add the cream cheese and mix until melted and evenly combined
  • Turn off the heat and add the bacon, lime juice, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and half of the cilantro
  • Toss until combined
  • Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining cilantro before serving