Juicy Mexican Shrimp with Corn, Creamy Avocado, and Black Beans

Juicy Mexican Shrimp with Corn, Creamy Avocado, and Black Beans

ioanacooks.com

Tender shrimp grilled till smoky, tossed with sweet corn, black beans, and fresh avocado on top of crunchy greens for a bright bite packed with Mexican-inspired flavor.

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Cooking tools:

  • Grill
  • Grill brush
  • Skewer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Paper towel
  • Tongs
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients

  • 450 g big shrimp, peeled and cleaned up, either fresh or defrosted
  • 60 ml olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped up fine
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest, freshly grated
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least half an hour
  • 2 ears of corn, husks and silk taken off
  • Cooking spray (olive oil or avocado) for the grill
  • Coarse salt, whenever you need it
  • Fresh black pepper, whenever you need it
  • 6 to 8 cups green leaf lettuce, or pick butter or romaine, chopped up
  • 425 g black beans from a can, rinsed off and drained
  • 1 big tomato, take out seeds and chop
  • 1 big avocado, diced
  • 115 g queso fresco, just crumble it
  • A handful of chopped cilantro for topping (totally optional)

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