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Shrimp, Corn and Avocado Salad

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 appetizer servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 12 ounces raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off, as preferred)
  • 1½ cups fresh corn kernels (kernels cut off from cobs)
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup red onion, finely diced
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt 
  • ½ teaspoon, freshly ground black pepper
  • Tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in single layer, sear2 to 3 minutes (turning once) until cooked through, pink and opaque. Transfer shrimp to plate and set aside to cool.
  2. Return skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add corn kernels and cook, stirring frequently until slightly charred. Set aside to cool.
  3. Add avocado, jalapeno pepper, tomatoes and onion to a large mixing bowl. Mix to combine well.
  4. In a small bowl, mix remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt and pepper. 
  5. Add shrimp and corn to salad ingredients. Toss with olive oil and lime juice dressing. Serve immediately.

Recommended Equipment: Skillet, cutting board, knife, large bowl, small bowl, whisk or fork to mix, spatula

  • Author: Dish on Fish
  • Category: Shrimp