Shrimp Skewers with Corn Salsa

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    210 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Shrimp Skewers with Corn Salsa

The "elote" salsa is what really makes these shrimp skewers come alive.

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Ingredients

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For the Shrimp

  • 2 to 2 ½ pounds Shrimp 12 to 15 per lb.), rinsed and drained, peeled, deveined
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
  • black pepper Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste

For the Corn Salsa

  • 1 cup corn cut from the cob, fresh
  • ¼ cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 4 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • lime juice fresh, to taste
  • salt Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
  • black pepper Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl combine the olive oil, cilantro, lemon zest, garlic, red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper and add the shrimp and coat thoroughly.
  2. Thread the seasoned shrimp on metal or soaked wooden skewers
  3. Lay shrimp skewers on an oiled barbecue or grill pan over high heat. Cook, turning once, until shrimp are bright pink and opaque, about 5 to 6 minutes total. Remove and serve with the corn cotija topping.
  4. Combine the ingredients for the corn topping in a medium bowl and toss to combine. Serve alongside the shrimp + extra lime wedges.

Notes

  • They can act as a perfect appetizer – or you can serve them up alongside some flour tortillas and a giant bowl of guacamole and make your own taco guac wrap situation.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 232mg (77%) Sodium 247mg (10%) Potassium 436mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 138IU (3%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 118mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 210kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 232mg 77%
Sodium 247mg 10%
Potassium 436mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 138IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 118mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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