Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Mexican Corn Elotes Salad #RSC

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 2
Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Mexican Corn Elotes Salad #RSC
in Seafood

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb medium shrimp , peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix
6 ears corn , with husks
1 lemon , juice of
2 shallots , minced
2 jalapenos , seeds removed , and diced
1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt & pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
379
Sugar
7g
Fat
14g
This dish features grilled shrimp skewers served with a flavorful Mexican corn elotes salad. The shrimp are seasoned with Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix and grilled until they have perfect grill marks. The elotes salad is a classic Mexican dish that incorporates grilled corn, Cotija cheese, jalapenos, and cilantro along with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. This dish is packed with flavor and perfect for a summer barbecue or a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. The shrimp skewers take only a few minutes to cook, and the elotes salad can be made ahead of time and chilled until ready to serve.

Instructions

1.Preheat your grill on high heat.
2.Clean and devein the shrimp and place them in a large bowl.
3.Drizzle olive oil over the shrimp and season with Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix.
4.Thread the shrimp onto skewers and place them on the grill.
5.Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are cooked through with great grill marks.
6.While the shrimp is cooking, grill the corn until charred on all sides.
7.Remove the husks from the corn and cut off the kernels.
8.In a large bowl, mix together the corn, lemon juice, minced shallots, diced jalapenos, crumbled Cotija cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, Greek yogurt, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
9.Serve the grilled shrimp skewers with the Mexican corn elotes salad on the side.

PROS

This dish is a healthy and flavorful option that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.

Shrimp is a great source of lean protein, while the corn and jalapenos can help boost your fiber intake.

This dish also incorporates Greek yogurt, which is a great source of probiotics.

CONS

This dish contains dairy, shellfish, and spicy ingredients, which may be allergenic for some individuals.

Additionally, if not cooked properly, the shrimp can become tough and rubbery.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Shrimp is a low-calorie, high-protein seafood option that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and selenium.
Corn is a great source of fiber and antioxidants, while jalapenos can provide some anti-inflammatory benefits.
Greek yogurt is a great source of calcium and protein, and it contains probiotics that can help with gut health.

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