5.0 from 3 votes
Shrimp Skewers with Corn Salsa
The "elote" salsa is what really makes these shrimp skewers come alive.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 210 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 2 to 2 ½ pounds peeled deveined shrimp (12 to 15 per lb.), rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
For the Corn Salsa
- 1 cup fresh corn cut from the cob
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- fresh lime juice to taste
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- Thread the seasoned shrimp on metal or soaked wooden skewers
- 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.
- Combine the ingredients for the corn topping in a medium bowl and toss to combine. Serve alongside the shrimp + extra lime wedges.
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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
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
232mg
(77%)
Sodium
247mg
(10%)
Potassium
436mg
(12%)
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
% 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.