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Elote Shrimp Dip

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter, divided
  • ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • All-purpose seasoning, to taste
  • Elote seasoning, to taste
  • 2 cups corn kernels
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • Chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • Lime wedges and tortilla chips, for serving

Elote

Directions
  1. Cook the Shrimp
        In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
        Add the shrimp, season with all-purpose and elote seasoning to taste.
        Cook for about 4 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
        Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Corn
        Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the same pan.
        Once melted, add corn, salt, pepper, and more all-purpose and elote seasoning to taste.
        Lower the heat, cover, and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Make the Dip Base
        Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, and pepper jack cheese.
        Cook until everything is melted and well combined.
  4. Combine and Serve
        Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and mix well.
        Garnish with chopped cilantro.
        Serve warm with lime wedges and tortilla chips.