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Shrimp & Mexican Corn Foil Packets

Shrimp & Mexican Corn Foil Packets are filled with Tex-Mex ingredients and flavours, PLUS the addition of creamy Elotes to complete your meal!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 424 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For The Shrimp Foil Packets:
  • 2 pounds Shrimp medium, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • 2 ears corn on the cob husked, cut into 6x 1-inch pieces per cob
  • 1 red bell pepper deseeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper deseeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper deseeded and thinly sliced
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves chopped, fresh
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
For The Elotes Topping:
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • ⅓ cup cotija or feta cheese, finely crumbled, or fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves finely chopped to garnish
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a gas (or charcoal grill), or a grill pan over high heat.
  2. Cut four sheets of foil, about 10-12-inches long. Combine the shrimp, corn, bell peppers and onions in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, garlic, taco seasoning, brown sugar, lime juice, cilantro and cumin; gently toss to combine.
  3. Divide shrimp mixture among the four pieces of foil, arranging the ingredients on the centre of each piece. Fold up all 4 sides of each foil packet, covering completely and sealing the packets closed.
  4. Place foil packets on the grill and cook until just cooked through, about 6-8 minutes on one side. Flip, and continue to grill on the other side for a further 6 minutes, or until the corn is tender and shrimp are fully cooked. (If using the oven, bake in a preheated oven -- 400°F | 200°C  -- on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes, or until done).
  5. While the packs are cooking, mix together the mayo, sour cream and garlic until thoroughly mixed through. 
  6. Once cooked, drizzle the corn with the crema; top with the cheese and chili powder; garnish packs with the cilantro (or parsley) and serve packets immediately with lime wedges, tortillas, rice, or other sides.

Notes

  • Try with a side of our Fried Tortilla Chips! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 424kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 380mg (127%) Sodium 530mg (22%) Potassium 989mg (28%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2.272IU (0%) Vitamin C 115mg (128%) Calcium 242mg (24%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424

% Daily Value*

Calories 424kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 380mg 127%
Sodium 530mg 22%
Potassium 989mg 21%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2.272IU 0%
Vitamin C 115mg 128%
Calcium 242mg 24%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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