Ready in just 20 minutes, it tastes like it took an hour.

and the ease of preparation (one skillet!).

For a little something extra, the shrimp cooks in rendered pancetta fat.

Close-up: plate of creamy skillet shrimp with corn, pancetta, and tomatoes on a white and red table napkin

Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster

It’ll make a world of difference.

Simple Tip!

Add to the pan in Step 4 for an extra-creamy, corny upgrade.

Plate of creamy skillet shrimp with corn, pancetta, and tomatoes at a table setting with a glass of water, a white and red table napkin on the counter, and a bowl of basil

Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster

If you want to make less, halve the recipe for two servings.

In the same vein, this should not be made ahead of time.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Skillet with roasted tomatoes and corn in a cream sauce next to a plate of stir-fried shrimp, a small bowl of pancetta, and a small bowl of basil leaves, all sitting on the counter

Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster

Reserve the drippings in the skillet.

Cook, flipping once, until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a medium bowl and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.

Diced pancetta cooked on a skillet for Creamy Skillet Shrimp with Corn, Pancetta, and Tomatoes recipe

Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster

Add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper.

Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

Shrimp cooked ina skillet for Creamy Skillet Shrimp with Corn, Pancetta, and Tomatoes recipe

Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster

Serve with shrimp and sprinkle with pancetta and fresh basil, if using.

Leave us stars and a review below!

Tomatoes roasted on a skillet for Creamy Skillet Shrimp with Corn, Pancetta, and Tomatoes recipe

Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster

Corn kernels added to skillet with tomatoes for Shrimp with Corn, Pancetta, and Tomatoes stir-fry recipe

Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster

Heavy cream added to skillet with roasted tomatoes and corn kernels for Creamy Skillet Shrimp with Corn, Pancetta, and Tomatoes recipe

Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster

Creamy Skillet Shrimp with Corn, Pancetta, and Tomatoes on a plate

Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster

Plate of creamy skillet shrimp with corn, pancetta, and tomatoes at a table setting with another serving on a plate, a glass of water, utensils and a white and red table napkin on the counter, and a bowl of basil

Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster