Description
A vibrant and refreshing summer salad featuring succulent grilled shrimp, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a delightful side dish at your next BBQ.
Ingredients
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1 lb extra-large or jumbo shrimp, tail-on and deveined
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1 large garlic clove, minced
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp ground cumin
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Salt and ground pepper, to taste
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1 lime, juiced (for the salad)
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1 tbsp olive oil (for the salad)
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1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped
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1 medium red onion, chopped
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1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
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1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)
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½ bunch fresh cilantro, leaves picked and chopped
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1 lime, juice and zest (for the shrimp)
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2 ears of corn on the cob, fresh or pre-cooked
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Wooden skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
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Prepare the Shrimp Marinade:
In a bowl, combine minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, pepper, lime juice, and olive oil. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes. -
Grill the Corn:
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the corn on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly. Once cooled, cut the kernels off the cob and set aside. -
Grill the Shrimp:
Thread the marinated shrimp onto the soaked wooden skewers. Grill the shrimp over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque. Remove from the grill and discard the skewers. -
Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine the grilled corn kernels, chopped avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño (if using), and fresh cilantro. Drizzle with lime juice and toss gently to combine.
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Serve:
Top the salad with the grilled shrimp. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, you can drizzle the salad with a light vinaigrette or your favorite dressing.
If you prefer, you can use pre-cooked shrimp to save time.
This salad pairs wonderfully with a chilled glass of white wine or a refreshing iced tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: shrimp salad, avocado corn salad, grilled shrimp, summer salad