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Mexican Grilled Shrimp with Corn Salsa

June 14, 2016 by Melissa 8 Comments

Mexican Grilled Shrimp with Fresh Corn Salsa

This Mexican Grilled Shrimp with Corn Salsa is one of my new favorite dinners!  These flavorful little shrimp are absolutely delicious on their own with a side of mexican rice and refried beans, piled on a warm tortilla as a taco, or on a bed of lettuce for shrimp salad. I’ve even used the leftovers to make a delicious seafood omelette for breakfast! I have been grilling these once a week and just looking at these pictures is making me crave them again! Sweet succulent shrimp tossed in a blend of warm mexican spices served with freshly grilled corn salsa. You are going to  love this recipe!

 

Start by cooking the corn on the grill. I just strip the outer husks and let them roast on the grill.

Mexican Grilled Shrimp with Fresh Corn Salsa

 

The husks will start to char and give the corn a nice smokey flavor.

 

Grilled Corn

 

I like the kernels to pick up just a bit of color. Once the corn is cooked, the silk and husks come off very easily.

 

Grilled Corn on the Cob

 

Remove the kernels from the corn and prepare the corn salsa.

 

Fresh Grilled Corn Salsa

This grilled corn salsa is absolutely delicious and works over shrimp, grilled chicken and just on a tortilla chip.

 

Grilled Corn Salsa

 

For the shrimp, I used easy peel shrimp from my grocery store seafood counter. As I peel and rinse the shrimp, I also remove the tails so they are easier for my kiddos to eat. If you prefer, you can leave the tails on.

Mexican Grilled Shrimp with Fresh Corn Salsa

 

Drizzle the uncooked shrimp with a small amount of olive oil and season with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder and ground cumin.

Mexican Grilled Shrimp with Fresh Corn Salsa

Before heating the grill, we wrap one of the grates in foil to keep the shrimp from falling through. Instead of foil wrapped grates, you could also use wooden skewers.

How to Grill Shrimp

 

Pile the shrimp on the preheated grill and cook just until they start to turn pink, it only takes a few minutes!

 

Grilled Mexican Shrimp with Roasted Corn Salsa

 

Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, and grilled corn salsa.

 

Mexican Grilled Shrimp with Fresh Corn Salsa

 

 

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Mexican Grilled Shrimp with Corn Salsa
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Servings: 4 -6
Ingredients
  • 2 ears of corn
  • small white onion diced
  • juice from one lime
  • 1 large jalapeno seeded and diced
  • 2 roma tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
  • 2 pounds of uncooked shrimp shelled, deveined and tails removed (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • additional limes and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
  1. Start by covering one half of grill with foil for shrimp and heating outdoor grill to medium high.
  2. Prepare corn by stripping the the outer layer of husks.
  3. Grill corn, on side without foil, over medium high heat with cover down until corn is tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. While corn is cooking, dice onion and place in a medium sized bowl.
  5. Squeeze lime juice over onions and let marinate.
  6. Once corn is cooked, remove remaining husks and silks.
  7. Use a sharp knife and cutting board to slice kernels from cob.
  8. Combine corn, jalapeños, tomatoes, cilantro and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt in bowl with onions and lime juice.
  9. Taste corn salsa and adjust salt and lime juice as necessary.
  10. Set corn salsa aside and prepare shrimp.
  11. Drizzle peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil and add seasonings.
  12. Grill shrimp over medium high heat, on foil covered portion of grill just until shrimp turns pink, about 5 minutes.
  13. Sprinkle shrimp with a squeeze of fresh lime and cilantro. Serve topped with corn salsa.

 

 

Mexican Grilled Shrimp with Fresh Corn Salsa

 

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  1. Sarah

    March 23, 2018 at 5:26 pm

    LOVE this recipe!! I modified it as it was snowing outside so I didn’t want to use the grill.

    Reply
  2. Maggie Unzueta

    November 30, 2018 at 12:22 am

    5 stars
    I think I just heard my tummy growl. lol! Must print the recipe.
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  3. Sarah

    January 11, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    My husband and I can’t get enough of this dish!! It’s fantastic! We make is slightly easier by using frozen corn but it’s 110% delicious!! It’s a regular dish for us and one we frequently look forward to for special date nights. Thank you for the healthy and delicious recipe!

    Reply
  4. Daniela

    May 22, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    Do you think this would be okay served cold, or could I make ahead?!

    Reply
    • Melissa

      May 24, 2019 at 5:18 pm

      I love it cold!

      Reply
  5. Betsy

    April 28, 2022 at 9:13 pm

    5 stars
    So much flavor! Love this recipe! Going on the list right now for Cinco de Mayo! These shrimp are going to get devoured in no time! YUM!!

    Reply
  6. Jennifer

    April 28, 2022 at 10:23 pm

    5 stars
    Okay, this was DELISH. My husband and I loved it! Can’t wait to make again!!

    Reply
  7. Laura Reese

    April 29, 2022 at 2:17 pm

    5 stars
    This was absolutely delicious and easy!! I’ll be making it all summer, especially when I would like to impress my friends.

    Reply

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