Mike's Spicy Creamed Corn

What I came up with out of the blue when Mike wanted spicy corn.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 tablespoon olive oil
• 3  fresno chilies, finely diced
• 1  large shallot, finely diced
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  lb frozen corn
• 1  teaspoon  hot sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half cream
•  salt & pepper

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet (that has a cover), add shallots and chilies sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened, add garlic & sauté 1 more minute.
2. Add frozen corn, hot sauce, and chili powder, stir to combine. Add a couple tablespoons of water, cover & cook on medium about 5 minutes until corn is thawed, uncover & cook 1-2 minutes until excess liquid is evaporated.
3. Sprinkle flour over corn & stir until well combined & cook 1 minute. Add half & half, and allow to come to a simmer, cover & cook 3-5 minutes until thickened. Add salt & pepper to taste.