Description
Avocado Corn Salad with Grilled Shrimp is a fresh, flavor-packed dish perfect for summer meals. Featuring smoky grilled shrimp, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and crisp veggies all tossed in a zesty lime dressing, it’s light yet satisfying. Great for barbecues, quick weeknight dinners, or entertaining, this vibrant salad is full of texture and color—and it’s ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Shrimp Marinade:
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1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
For the Salad:
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2 ripe avocados, diced
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2 ears fresh corn (or 1½ cups frozen, thawed)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ small red onion, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
For the Dressing:
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2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Marinate the Shrimp:
In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes. -
Grill the Corn and Shrimp:
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. Grill corn until charred in spots, about 10 minutes. Let both cool. -
Cut and Prep Veggies:
Slice corn off the cob. Dice avocado, halve tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, and chop cilantro. -
Mix the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine grilled corn, avocado, tomatoes, onion, herbs, and grilled shrimp. -
Make the Dressing:
Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss gently.
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Serve:
Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes before enjoying. Garnish with extra lime or herbs.
Notes
Toss avocado with lime juice to prevent browning.
Use a grill basket if shrimp are small.
Serve over greens, quinoa, or rice for a more filling bowl.
Add jalapeño for heat or mango for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Dish
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Keywords: grilled shrimp salad, avocado corn salad, summer salad, gluten-free salad, healthy shrimp recipe