In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 Tbsp. butter. Add corn in a single layer; season with ½ tsp. salt. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes.
Add jalapeño and white scallion parts. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more; season with remaining ½ tsp. salt.
Add water to deglaze pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Push corn mixture to one side of skillet and add remaining 1 Tbsp. butter. Once butter is melted, add shrimp; it’s okay if some shrimp overlap.
Cook, turning halfway through, until pink and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes total. Stir shrimp and corn together to combine.
Remove skillet from heat. Stir in ½ cup reserved crema. Top with cotija, cilantro, green scallion parts, and more chili powder.
Serve with tortillas and remaining crema alongside.