From above, you'd notice plump and juicy shrimps glazing in the bright orange hue of jalapeno-citrus marinade, nestled atop a bed of green cilantro-infused cauliflower rice. The vibrant corn-avocado salad punctuated with ruby red cherry tomatoes dances as an exciting contrast on the side. The dish presents a diverse canvas of colors inviting you to dig in.

Zesty Jalapeno-Citrus Shrimp with Corn-Avocado Salad and Cilantro Cauliflower Rice

Name: Zesty Jalapeno-Citrus Shrimp with Corn-Avocado Salad and Cilantro Cauliflower Rice
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: shrimp, 1.5 pounds deveined and shelled; fresh squeezed lime and orange juice, 1/2 cup for Jalapeno-Citrus Marinade; Jalapeno peppers, 2 tablespoons minced for Jalapeno-Citrus Marinade; garlic cloves, 3 cloves minced for Jalapeno-Citrus Marinade; cilantro, 2 tablespoons chopped for Jalapeno-Citrus Marinade; sweet corn, 2 cups for Corn-Avocado Salad; avocados, 2 diced for Corn-Avocado Salad; cherry tomatoes, 1 cup quartered for Corn-Avocado Salad; red onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped for Corn-Avocado Salad; fresh squeezed lime juice, 2 tablespoons for Corn-Avocado Salad; olive oil, 2 tablespoons for Corn-Avocado Salad; large head of cauliflower, 1 grated for Cilantro Cauliflower Rice; olive oil, 2 tablespoons for Cilantro Cauliflower Rice; garlic cloves, 2 cloves minced for Cilantro Cauliflower Rice; cilantro, 2 tablespoons chopped for Cilantro Cauliflower Rice; fresh squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoon for Cilantro Cauliflower Rice; salt & pepper, to taste None

Category Main Course

Prep 40 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Tex-Mex

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: June 05, 2024

Delve into the vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine with our unique shrimp-centric recipe. This exquisite main course showcases the naturally sweet and succulent shrimps, elevated with a fusion of various seasonings and spices that blur the line between Southern America and Mexican culinary traditions. Jazzed up with a zesty jalapeno-citrus marinade, a fresh and hearty corn-avocado salad, and served over cilantro lime cauliflower rice: it's a health-aware take on traditional Tex-Mex while keeping it fresh and exciting.

Ingredients (for 4)

Shrimp - 1.5 pounds - deveined and shelled
Fresh squeezed lime and orange juice - 1/2 cup - for Jalapeno-Citrus Marinade
Jalapeno peppers - 2 tablespoons - minced for Jalapeno-Citrus Marinade
Garlic cloves - 3 cloves - minced for Jalapeno-Citrus Marinade
Cilantro - 2 tablespoons - chopped for Jalapeno-Citrus Marinade
Sweet corn - 2 cups - for Corn-Avocado Salad
Avocados - 2 - diced for Corn-Avocado Salad
Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup - quartered for Corn-Avocado Salad
Red onion - 1/4 cup - finely chopped for Corn-Avocado Salad
Fresh squeezed lime juice - 2 tablespoons - for Corn-Avocado Salad
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons - for Corn-Avocado Salad
Large head of cauliflower - 1 - grated for Cilantro Cauliflower Rice
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons - for Cilantro Cauliflower Rice
Garlic cloves - 2 cloves - minced for Cilantro Cauliflower Rice
Cilantro - 2 tablespoons - chopped for Cilantro Cauliflower Rice
Fresh squeezed lime juice - 1 tablespoon - for Cilantro Cauliflower Rice
Salt & pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🦐🍊🌶️

In a bowl, combine all ingredients for the Jalapeno-Citrus Marinade and soak the shrimps in it. Allow it to marinate for 30 minutes.
Step 2 - 🌽🥑🥗

In another bowl, mix all ingredients for the Corn-Avocado Salad, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3 - 🍚🍈🍳

For the Cilantro Cauliflower Rice, sauté garlic in olive oil. Include the cauliflower and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add cilantro and lime juice just before switching off the heat.
Step 4 - 🦐🔥🍴

Grill the marinated shrimps either on a grill or a grilling pan for about 2 minutes on each side until they change color and curl slightly.
Step 5 - 🥣🦐🥗

For serving, place the Cilantro Cauliflower Rice on a plate, top it with the grilled shrimps, and serve the Corn-Avocado Salad on the side.

Additional

The shrimp can be swapped with chicken or tofu for different dietary requirements. The zesty jalapeno citrus marinade could be a great base for many other recipes or even a salad dressing. Kids can help with mixing and mashing the salad. This delicious, nutrition-packed meal is sure to keep you light and ready for the day!