Avocado Corn Salad With Grilled Shrimp
User Reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
310 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Avocado Corn Salad With Grilled Shrimp
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Easy and simple corn salad with avocados, tomatoes and topped with grilled shrimp skewers.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. Extra-large or Jumbo shrimp tail on and deveined
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and ground pepper to taste
- 1 lime juiced, for the salad
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium ripe avocados peeled pitted and chopped
- 1 medium red onion chopped
- 1- pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and chopped, optional
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaf picked and chopped
- 1 lime juice and zest of, for the shrimp
- 2 corn on the cob fresh or pre-cooked
- Wooden skewers soaked in water
Instructions
- Place the shrimp into a bowl and sprinkle with the seasonings. Add lime juice, zest, and oil and mix well to evenly coat.
- Thread about 3 shrimps over each wooden skewer. Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
- Cook the shrimp skewers for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, add chopped avocado, onion, minced garlic, cherry/grape tomatoes, jalapeño, and cilantro. Stir in the juice of 1 lime, and season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Once the shrimp skewers are done, set aside on a plate.
- Keeping the grill pan over medium-high heat place the corn over and grill until charred on all sides, flipping it frequently, for about 6-8 minutes in total.
- Allow the corn to chill until ready to handle, then using a sharp knife, slice the corn from the cob and add it to the avocado salad.
- Toss the salad to combine one more time, then top with shrimp skewers and serve.
Notes
- Substitutes:
- Storage:
- Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. We don't recommend freezing
- Nutritional facts:
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
- Use chicken in place of shrimp. For another seafood, use scallop.
- No lime? use lemons
- Vine-riped tomatoes will also work
- In place of red onions, you may use white sweet onions.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
908mg
(38%)
Potassium
800mg
(23%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1087IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
56mg
(62%)
Calcium
201mg
(20%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 908mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 800mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1087IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 201mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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