Description
A vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings, combining grilled shrimp, sweet corn, and creamy avocado in a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, fresh or thawed
- 2 ears of corn, grilled and kernels removed or 1 can sweet corn, drained
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, salt, and chili powder. Add shrimp and marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Preheat the grill and skewer the marinated shrimp. Grill for 2–3 minutes on each side until opaque and slightly charred. Remove and chop into smaller pieces.
- Grill the corn until charred, then cut off the kernels. If using canned corn, rinse and drain it.
- In a large bowl, combine grilled shrimp, corn, diced avocados, red onion, and cilantro. Toss gently.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Let the salsa rest for 10–15 minutes before serving to meld the flavors.
- Serve with tortilla chips, on grilled fish, or as a side dish.
Notes
This dish is versatile, allowing for substitutions like chicken or tofu for shrimp and different herbs for cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp, salsa, avocado, corn, summer recipe, grilling, appetizer