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Summer Corn With Ginger-Chile Prawns

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Prawns chilies corn lime wedges and cilantro on a serving platter.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

There’s a reason shrimp and grits, shrimp tacos, and seafood boils are so popular; shrimp (or prawns) and sweet summer corn go together in pretty much every form. Here a little smoky char and lots of lime turn the two ingredients into a zingy one-pan main dish. You can add more or less chile to your taste.

This recipe was designed with lowered sodium in mind; the prawns are rinsed to remove excess, and added salt is limited. If your dietary needs allow, season to taste at the table. 

This recipe was medically reviewed by Edith Yang, RD, CSR, CLT, FAND for hyperkalemia, diabetes, and heart health. Be sure to check with your health provider about whether it’s right for you.

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