What pairs well with shrimp tacos?

These go great with tortilla chips, guac, or a light salad. A cold drink and fresh lime wedges bring it all together.

What is grilled street corn?

Grilled street corn, or elote, is a popular Mexican snack. It’s usually grilled corn on the cob slathered in mayo, lime, cheese, and chili. In this recipe, we turn it into a salad.

Do corn and shrimp go together?

Absolutely. The sweet crunch of corn balances the smoky, tender shrimp beautifully. Especially when there’s a little creamy heat on top.

What usually goes on a shrimp taco?

Common toppings include cabbage, corn, avocado, sauces like crema or Sriracha mayo, and garnishes like lime and cilantro. You can build them however you love.

Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Mexican Corn

Name: Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Mexican Corn – Amazing Summer Bite
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 tortillas; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 24 shrimp); 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, diced; 1 tsp chili powder; 2 cups Mexican Street Corn Salad; 1 tbsp Primal Kitchen Garlic Aioli Mayo (or any mayo); 1 tsp Sriracha; Cilantro and lime for garnish

Description

Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Mexican Street Corn are smoky, juicy, and full of creamy-spicy flavor. Perfect for summer dinners or taco nights.

Ingredients

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8 tortillas

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 24 shrimp)

1 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, diced

1 tsp chili powder

2 cups Mexican Street Corn Salad

1 tbsp Primal Kitchen Garlic Aioli Mayo (or any mayo)

1 tsp Sriracha

Cilantro and lime for garnish

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Instructions

1. Marinate shrimp with olive oil, garlic, and chili powder for 15–30 minutes.

2. Mix mayo and Sriracha. Add to a ziplock bag and snip the corner for drizzling.

3. Prepare Mexican Street Corn Salad ahead of time.

4. Preheat grill and skewer shrimp, 3 per skewer.

5. Grill shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side.

6. Warm tortillas on grill or gas flame.

7. Assemble tacos: 3 shrimp, 1/4 cup corn salad, drizzle, cilantro and lime.

Notes

The garlic and chili powder marinade was the best out of several tested versions.

Grill your corn while the shrimp cook to save time.

Frozen corn can be used if fresh is out of season.

Adjust Sriracha for more or less heat.

The street corn salad is also great as a side or salsa.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco
Calories: 220
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 330mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 95mg