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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
- Preheat a gas (or charcoal grill), or a grill pan over high heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- While the packs are cooking, mix together the mayo, sour cream and garlic until thoroughly mixed through.
- 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.
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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.