Southwestern Shrimp with Salsa

Total Time
Prep: 45 min. Grill: 10 min.

Updated on Jan. 06, 2023

I prefer grilling in the summer because you don't need to turn on the stove and heat up the house. If you want to get fancy, serve it in a chilled martini glass for a beautiful presentation. The rice and/or shrimp can be cooked a day ahead and refrigerated until serving. —Lindsay Matuszak, Reno, Nevada

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Southwestern Shrimp with Salsa

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 45 min
Cook: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 20 uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup uncooked saffron rice
  • avocado-corn salsa:
    • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
    • 2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice
    • 1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
    • 1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
    • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
    • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
    • 1 green onion, chopped
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a large bowl or shallow dish, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add the shrimp and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions.
  3. In a small bowl, combine avocado and lime juice; toss to coat. Add the remaining ingredients; gently stir to combine.
  4. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; place on greased grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with rice and salsa.
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