A vibrant plate with grilled blackened shrimp on a bed of fresh corn salsa, topped with a drizzle of tangy lime dressing.

Blackened Shrimp and Corn Salsa Salad

Name: Blackened Shrimp and Corn Salsa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 large shrimp peeled and deveined; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 ears of corn kernels removed; 1/2 red bell pepper diced; 1/4 red onion finely chopped; 1 jalapeno seeded and minced; 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped; Juice of 1 lime; 1 tbsp honey; to taste salt; to taste pepper; mixed salad greens for serving

Refreshing salad with blackened shrimp, sweet corn salsa, and tangy lime dressing.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 6 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · July 07, 2023

A little about this dish

For this quick and easy recipe, we'll be making a delicious American-inspired dish using seasonal ingredients. This recipe is perfect for a light and refreshing meal on a comfortable summer day. Get ready to enjoy the flavors of the season!

Ingredients (for 2)

Large shrimp — 10 — peeled and deveined
Smoked paprika — 1 tsp
Cayenne pepper — 1/2 tsp
Garlic powder — 1/2 tsp
Onion powder — 1/2 tsp
Salt — 1/4 tsp
Black pepper — 1/4 tsp
Olive oil — 2 tbsp
Ears of corn — 2 — kernels removed
Red bell pepper — 1/2 — diced
Red onion — 1/4 — finely chopped
Jalapeno — 1 — seeded and minced
Cilantro — 1/4 cup — finely chopped
Lime — Juice of 1
Honey — 1 tbsp
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste
Mixed salad greens — — for serving

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌶️✨🧂

In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 2 — 🍤🛡️🔥

Coat the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle the spice mixture evenly on both sides.
Step 3 — 🔥🍤🍳

Heat a grill pan or a regular pan over medium heat and add the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the shrimp turns pink and charred.
Step 4 — 🌽🔔🌶️🧅

In a medium bowl, combine the corn kernels, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.
Step 5 — 🍋🍯🧂🌶️

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Step 6 — 🌽🥗🔄

Pour the dressing over the corn salsa and toss to combine.
Step 7 — 🥗🌽🍤

To serve, arrange a bed of mixed salad greens on two plates. Top with the corn salsa and blackened shrimp.
Step 8 — 🍯🚰🥗

Drizzle any remaining dressing over the salad.
Step 9 — 😋🥗

Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful Blackened Shrimp and Corn Salsa Salad!

A final fox tip

You can add avocado slices or cherry tomatoes for extra freshness. This salad pairs well with a side of warm garlic bread. Kids can help shuck the corn and toss the ingredients for the corn salsa.