Shrimp Desgranado with Corn, Cheese, and Potato Sticks

Ingredients

• 500 g Cleaned and peeled shrimp (Preferably raw; devein and pat dry well before cooking.)
• 1 tbsp Butter (For browning the shrimp.)
• 0.5 tsp Paprika (Or to taste.)
• Ground black pepper (To taste.)
• Salt (To taste.)
• 1 cup Sweet corn kernels (Drain if using canned corn.)
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream (Add directly to the skillet.)
• 150 g Shredded or chopped mozzarella cheese (The video indicates adding it generously.)
• 1 cup Potato sticks (Add at the end to preserve their crispness.)
• 2 tiras Cooked and chopped bacon (Optional; the creator indicates using it only after Holy Week. The quantity is estimated.)

Steps

1. 1

   Pat the cleaned shrimp dry with paper towels. Have the drained corn, heavy cream, cheese, and potato sticks ready to add quickly.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Once it is hot and foamy, add the shrimp in a single layer.

3. 3

   Season the shrimp with paprika, black pepper, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring so they brown evenly, until pink, opaque, and just firm, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the sweet corn kernels to the skillet and stir to distribute them among the shrimp. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the corn is hot.

5. 5

   Pour the heavy cream over the shrimp and corn. Stir gently and let the mixture heat for 1 to 2 minutes, without bringing it to a vigorous boil.

6. 6

   Generously add the mozzarella cheese over the mixture. Cover the skillet and cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese has melted completely.

7. 7

   Uncover the skillet and, just before serving, distribute the potato sticks over the top for a crispy texture. Do not stir too much so they remain crisp.

8. 8

   If it is not Holy Week and you wish to use it, add the cooked and chopped bacon at the end or sprinkle it over each serving. Serve hot, ideally with patacón.

Notes

The original recipe does not specify exact quantities, so the quantities are estimated for two servings. The creator mentions that the bacon is optional and that it is prepared only after Holy Week. Shrimp cook quickly: avoid overcooking them so they do not become rubbery.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• seafood
• shrimp
• creamy
• crispy
• Colombian cuisine
• quick
• Holy Week