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Avocado Corn Salad With Grilled Shrimp

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A fresh and flavorful salad combining grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, sweet corn, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

Seafood

  • 1 lb Extra-large or Jumbo shrimp, tail on and deveined
  • 1 large Garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • to taste Salt and ground pepper
  • 1 lime Juice of lime for the salad
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 medium Ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped
  • 1 medium Red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 pint Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 seeded and chopped Jalapeño, optional
  • 1/2 bunch Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime Juice and zest of lime for the shrimp
  • 2 ears Corn on the cob, fresh or pre-cooked
  • Wooden skewers Soaked in water

Instructions 

  • Season the shrimp with spices, lime juice, zest, and oil; thread onto skewers.
  • Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  • Mix avocado, onion, garlic, tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Grill corn until charred on all sides, about 6-8 minutes; cool, then cut kernels off the cob and add to salad.
  • Toss salad with corn, top with shrimp skewers, and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp longer or add a squeeze of fresh lime before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Avocado, corn, Seafood