Mexican Street Corn Shrimp Recipe
This Mexican Street Corn Shrimp recipe combines juicy shrimp and sweet corn with a zesty chili-lime mayo sauce, finished with salty cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. It’s a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a light main course or appetizer with vibrant Mexican street food flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Corn
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (Fresh shrimp is recommended for the best flavor)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned; frozen corn should be thawed before use)
Seasonings and Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (Adjust to taste for desired spice level)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 unit lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Garnish
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (Feta cheese can be used as a substitute)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat to prepare for cooking the shrimp and corn.
- Cook Shrimp with Spices: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet along with 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and are cooked through, approximately 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Corn: Stir in 1 cup of corn kernels and cook for about 2 minutes until the corn is heated through, combining it well with the seasoned shrimp.
- Combine Sauce: Remove the skillet from heat. Immediately stir in the juice of one lime and 1/4 cup mayonnaise until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the shrimp and corn mixture to a serving dish. Sprinkle 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese and chopped fresh cilantro on top for garnish.
- Enjoy Warm: Serve warm as a flavorful main dish or appetizer that embodies Mexican street food flavors.
Notes
- Fresh shrimp is preferred for the best flavor but frozen shrimp can be used if thawed properly.
- Adjust chili powder amount for your preferred spice level.
- Feta cheese can be substituted for cotija cheese if unavailable.
- Frozen corn should be thawed before adding to ensure even heating.
- This dish is best served immediately after preparation for optimal taste.
Keywords: Mexican street corn, shrimp recipe, quick shrimp dish, Mexican appetizer, chili lime shrimp, cotija cheese shrimp
