Description
A vibrant and refreshing dish featuring grilled shrimp paired with creamy avocado and sweet corn, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chili powder, paprika, or diced jalapeños for heat
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and spices for 30 minutes.
- Grill the shrimp on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- In a large bowl, combine diced avocado, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- Dress the salsa with lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Add grilled shrimp to the salsa mix and toss gently to combine.
- Let the dish rest for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Best served fresh, but can be enjoyed with tortilla chips, over greens, or on its own.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Grilled shrimp, avocado, corn salsa, summer recipe, fresh ingredients