Corn Flan with Spicy Shrimp

Delight your taste buds with this elegant and flavorful Corn Flan with Spicy Shrimp—a fusion of creamy, sweet corn and bold, zesty shrimp. This recipe features velvety corn flans made with fresh or frozen corn, heavy cream, and eggs, perfectly baked in individual ramekins for a luxurious texture. Topped with sautéed shrimp seasoned with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and a splash of lime juice, the dish brings a delightful contrast of sweet and spicy to every bite. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish, this stunning entrée is surprisingly simple to prepare yet sophisticated enough for a dinner party. Ready in just an hour, it’s a unique seafood recipe bound to leave a lasting impression!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 3 pieces Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (for greasing)
• 12 medium Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with unsalted butter.

Step 2

In a blender, combine the corn kernels, heavy cream, milk, eggs, kosher salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Pour the corn mixture evenly into the prepared ramekins.

Step 4

Place the ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins, creating a water bath to ensure gentle cooking.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the flans are set and slightly golden on top. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.

Step 6

While the flans are baking, prepare the spicy shrimp. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt.

Step 7

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 8

Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they are pink and fully cooked. Squeeze lime juice over the shrimp and toss to coat.

Step 9

Once the flans are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Run a small knife around the edges to loosen, then invert onto serving plates or serve directly in the ramekins.

Step 10

Top each corn flan with 3 pieces of spicy shrimp and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1178.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1979.5

Total Fat 144.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1192.0mg	0%
Sodium 1335.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 31.9g
Protein 79.4g	0%

Vitamin D 495.6IU	0%
Calcium 344.6mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2099.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.4%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 18.6%