Description
Grilled Mexican Shrimp Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish, perfect for warm evenings. This salad features marinated grilled shrimp paired with sweet corn, creamy avocado, and crisp lettuce, delivering a delightful mix of flavors and textures. It’s an excellent choice for summer gatherings, picnics, or light weeknight dinners. With its balance of protein and fresh vegetables, this salad is both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 1/2 tbsp ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp fresh lime zest
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 ears fresh corn
- 6–8 cups green leaf lettuce (chopped)
- 15 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 large tomato (chopped)
- 1 large avocado (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat; brush grate with oil.
- Whisk together olive oil, thyme, ancho chili powder, lime zest, and garlic in a bowl. Pat shrimp dry, thread onto skewers, coat with marinade, and season with salt and pepper.
- Spray corn with oil; grill for 14–16 minutes until tender. Set aside to cool.
- Increase grill heat to high; cook shrimp for about 1.5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens, corn kernels, chopped tomato, black beans, diced avocado. Top with grilled shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (360g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Marinate shrimp for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste. Consider adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch.