Ingredients
– 3/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
– 3/4 cup mayonnaise
– 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
– 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
– Kosher salt to taste
– Freshly ground pepper to taste
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 small minced jalapeño (optional for spice)
– 4 cups corn (fresh from about 7 ears or thawed frozen corn)
– 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
– Chili powder for sprinkling
– Milk as needed for thinning the dressing
– 2 pounds shrimp (thawed, peeled, and deveined)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 2 teaspoons chili powder
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
– 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
– 2 large ripe avocados, diced (brush with lime juice to prevent browning)
– 1 cup queso fresco
– Sliced radishes for extra bite
– Lime wedges
– Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1-Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk 3/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste.
2-Char the corn: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. If you want spice, add 1 small minced jalapeño and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Then, turn up to medium-high, add 4 cups corn, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes while stirring until it’s nicely charred.
3-Mix corn and dressing: Move the charred corn to a large bowl and let it cool for 10 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup of the dressing and 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco, then sprinkle with chili powder. Save the rest of the dressing for later.
4-Cook the shrimp: Toss 2 pounds shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat until pink, then squeeze 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice over it.
5-Assemble the salad: Lay out chopped romaine lettuce on a platter. Add the cooked shrimp, corn mixture, 2 diced avocados, 1 cup queso fresco, sliced radishes, and lime wedges. If the dressing is too thick, thin it with milk and drizzle or serve on the side. Finish with fresh cilantro and a bit more chili powder.
Last Step:
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🌽 Use fresh corn for best taste; frozen is a good substitute.
🌶️ Adjust heat by swapping jalapeño for serrano or omitting it.
🥑 Brush diced avocado with lime juice to keep it vibrant if not serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
