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Mexican Grilled Shrimp with Corn Salsa

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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

  • Start by covering one half of grill with foil for shrimp and heating outdoor grill to medium high.
  • Prepare corn by stripping the the outer layer of husks.
  • Grill corn, on side without foil, over medium high heat with cover down until corn is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • While corn is cooking, dice onion and place in a medium sized bowl.
  • Squeeze lime juice over onions and let marinate.
  • Once corn is cooked, remove remaining husks and silks.
  • Use a sharp knife and cutting board to slice kernels from cob.
  • Combine corn, jalapeños, tomatoes, cilantro and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt in bowl with onions and lime juice.
  • Taste corn salsa and adjust salt and lime juice as necessary.
  • Set corn salsa aside and prepare shrimp.
  • Drizzle peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil and add seasonings.
  • Grill shrimp over medium high heat, on foil covered portion of grill just until shrimp turns pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle shrimp with a squeeze of fresh lime and cilantro. Serve topped with corn salsa.