Grilled Mexican Shrimp, Corn & Avocado Salad with Ancho Chili Lime Marinade

Grilled Mexican Shrimp, Corn & Avocado Salad with Ancho Chili Lime Marinade

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Vibrant summer salad featuring ancho-lime marinated shrimp, charred corn, creamy avocado and queso fresco. Perfect for warm evenings or festive gatherings.

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Cooking tools:

  • Grill
  • Skewer
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Paper towel
  • Airtight container
  • Refrigerator
  • Skillet
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • Large raw shrimp, 1 pound, peeled and deveined
  • Green leaf lettuce or butter lettuce, 6-8 cups, chopped
  • Fresh corn, 2 ears, husks and silk removed
  • Tomato, 1 large, chopped (preferably Roma or beefsteak)
  • Black beans, 1 can (15 ounces), rinsed and drained
  • Avocado, 1 large, diced
  • Queso fresco, 4 ounces, crumbled
  • Fresh cilantro, optional, chopped, for garnish
  • Sea salt
  • black pepper
  • Olive oil, ¼ cup
  • Fresh thyme, 1½ tablespoons, chopped
  • Ancho chili powder, 1½ tablespoons
  • Lime zest, 1 teaspoon, freshly grated
  • Garlic, 4 cloves, minced
  • Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling

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