Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Grilled Mexican Shrimp Salad! This refreshing dish is perfect for summer gatherings or a light weeknight dinner, bringing together succulent grilled shrimp, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and hearty black beans. Each mouthful delivers a delightful mix of textures and tastes that will make you feel as if you’re dining by the beach. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, this salad is not only delicious but also an excellent way to incorporate fresh produce into your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 ears fresh corn
- 6–8 cups green leaf lettuce (chopped)
- 15 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 large avocado (chopped)
- 4 oz queso fresco cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp fresh lime zest
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat. Brush the grate with oil.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, ancho chili powder, lime zest, garlic, and seasonings.
- Pat shrimp dry, thread onto soaked skewers, and brush with marinade.
- Grill corn for about 14-16 minutes until tender; then grill shrimp for 1.5 minutes per side until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens, grilled corn kernels, black beans, avocado, queso fresco, and top with grilled shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup salad with shrimp
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg