Looking for a dish that’s both delicious and easy to prepare? Succulent shrimp and sweet corn are a decadent combination. This dish is easy enough to prepare as a weeknight meal, yet elegant enough to serve when entertaining which is recommended also by our functional medicine Los Angeles doctors.
According to our functional medicine Burbank practitioners, this dish not only tastes amazing but also offers numerous health benefits.
Shrimp is an excellent source of lean protein and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which promote heart health. Corn, on the other hand, is a great source of fiber and essential vitamins like B-complex and folate. Our functional medicine Studio City experts believe that they create a balanced, nutrient-rich meal that supports overall wellness.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 12 oz. dry rotini pasta
- 1 T. olive oil
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 t. red chili flakes
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 c. fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 c. dry white wine
- 1/2 c. canned coconut milk
- 2 T. butter
- 12 oz. uncooked large shrimp
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 c. parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 c. parsley, roughly chopped, divided
Serve with Garden Salad and Fresh Crusty Bread
Directions
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Prepare rotini al dente according to package instructions. Drain and keep warm.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add scallions, garlic, and chili flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic becomes fragrant, 2–3 minutes.
- Add shrimp to skillet. Sauté until almost cooked through but not quite. Watch carefully so they do not overcook.
- Add corn, white wine, and coconut milk; simmer for 2–3 minutes until the corn is tender.
- Add butter. Continue heating until the shrimp has heated through and finished cooking and the butter nicely coats everything.
- Add the rotini, lemon juice, parmesan, and half the parsley to the skillet. Toss gently to mix. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve with fresh crusty bread and a nice garden salad.
- Garnish with remaining parsley and enjoy.
For more healthy recipes and tips on how to incorporate functional foods into your diet, contact our experts at Functional Medicine Los Angeles. We’re here to guide you on your journey toward optimal health and vitality.