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A vibrant plate of grilled Mexican street corn and shrimp, ready to be served.

Proven way to grow Mexican Street Corn and Shrimp in 5 StepsMexican Street Corn and Shrimp

This recipe combines the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn with succulent shrimp, creating a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Small bowl
  • Skillet
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

Mexican Street Corn

  • 4 ears corn on the cob
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 whole lime
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Shrimp

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Prepare the Corn

  • Grill corn on the cob until tender and slightly charred, then set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, and the juice of half a lime.

Prepare the Shrimp

  • Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Cook the seasoned shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.

Assemble the Dish

  • Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the grilled corn.
  • Serve the Mexican street corn alongside the cooked shrimp.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of the remaining lime juice.

Notes

For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mayonnaise mixture. You can also char the corn in a hot skillet if a grill is not available.