Fresh Corn Salad With Spicy Shrimp And Tomatoes

Name: Fresh Corn Salad With Spicy Shrimp And Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ears fresh corn, cleaned and the kernels cut off; 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 1 red bell pepper (raw or roasted); 1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder; salt & fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

6 ears fresh corn, cleaned and the kernels cut off
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
10 ounces cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 red bell pepper (raw or roasted)
1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
salt & fresh ground pepper

1
-Place the corn kernels in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to cool.
2
In a bowl, mix the cajun seasoning and the shrimp. Over medium heat, put the olive oil in a large skillet. When it's hot, add the shrimp, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook the shrimp 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan to cool.
3
To make the dressing, just combine the lime juice, vinegar, olive oil and chile powder with a small whisk.
4
Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl and pour the dressing over. Toss gently and taste to see if it needs anything (salt, pepper, lime -- ).
5
You can serve it at room temperature, or chilled. Or even slighly warm, I would imagine. It's just delicious, as well as easy and quick!

428

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ears fresh corn, cleaned and the kernels cut off, 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, cut in half, 1 red bell pepper (raw or roasted), and more.

Yes, Fresh Corn Salad With Spicy Shrimp And Tomatoes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!