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Mexican Street Corn And Shrimp

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🌽 Mexican Street Corn Salad with Shrimp and Creamy Avocado offers a fresh, vibrant combination of smoky corn, tender shrimp, and creamy avocado for a flavorful and nutritious meal.
🍤 This salad balances protein, healthy fats, and fiber, making it a satisfying option perfect for warm-weather dining or festive gatherings.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

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.

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Notes

🌽 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.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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