Crockpot Chili Lime Butter Shrimp and Corn

This Crockpot chili lime butter shrimp and corn is the ultimate hands-off dinner.

Plump jumbo shrimp, sweet corn, and whole garlic cloves slow-cook in a glossy, zesty butter sauce until tender and fragrant. Just dump everything in the slow cooker and let it work its magic.

Slow-cooker seafood doesn't get easier or more delicious than this. The shrimp cook gently in a bath of melted butter, chili lime seasoning, and fresh cilantro, absorbing all the bright, savory flavors.

Serve it over steamed rice with lemon wedges for a complete meal that feels special but requires almost no effort.

Ingredients

Why this recipe works

The low, steady heat of the slow cooker poaches the shrimp gently, keeping them plump and tender instead of rubbery.

The butter and chili lime seasoning create a rich, glossy sauce that coats every ingredient. As the garlic cloves soften, they mellow into sweet, spreadable nuggets that add depth to every bite.

Because everything cooks together in one pot, the flavors meld and intensify without any extra steps. The corn stays sweet and juicy, and the shrimp pick up the zesty butter sauce perfectly. This method is forgiving and hands-off, making it ideal for busy weeknights.

Notes and substitutions

Use jumbo or extra-large shrimp for the best texture. Peeled and deveined shrimp save prep time, but leaving the tails on adds flavor and makes for a prettier presentation. Frozen corn works well here; it thaws and cooks in the sauce without becoming mushy.

Chili lime seasoning is available in most supermarkets, but you can make your own with chili powder, lime zest, and salt.

Unsalted butter lets you control the salt level. If using salted butter, reduce any added salt. Fresh cilantro adds brightness; add more at the end if you love it.

• frozen sweet corn: fresh corn kernels cut from 2-3 ears of corn
• chili lime seasoning: 1 tsp chili powder + 1 tsp lime zest + 1/2 tsp salt
• unsalted butter: salted butter, but reduce added salt elsewhere
• jumbo shrimp: large shrimp, but reduce cook time slightly

Equipment

• Slow cooker (Crockpot)
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Slotted spoon
• Serving plate