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 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds shrimp deveined and shelled; 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime and orange juice for Jalapeno-Citrus Marinade; 2 tablespoons Jalapeno peppers minced for Jalapeno-Citrus Marinade; 3 cloves garlic cloves minced for Jalapeno-Citrus Marinade; 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped for Jalapeno-Citrus Marinade; 2 cups sweet corn for Corn-Avocado Salad; 2 avocados diced for Corn-Avocado Salad; 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered for Corn-Avocado Salad; 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped for Corn-Avocado Salad; 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice for Corn-Avocado Salad; 2 tablespoons olive oil for Corn-Avocado Salad; 1 large head of cauliflower grated for Cilantro Cauliflower Rice; 2 tablespoons olive oil for Cilantro Cauliflower Rice; 2 cloves garlic cloves minced for Cilantro Cauliflower Rice; 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped for Cilantro Cauliflower Rice; 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice for Cilantro Cauliflower Rice; to taste salt & pepper

Zesty shrimp dish with fresh Salads and healthy rice substitute

Category Main Course

Prep 40 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Tex-Mex

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily recipe · June 05, 2024

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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!