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Mexican Street Corn Shrimp Bowls – Easy, Flavorful, and Meal Prep Friendly

Mexican Street Corn Shrimp Bowls


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  • Author: wiolleta bertan
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 bowls 1x

Description

These Mexican Street Corn Shrimp Bowls are packed with bold flavor—juicy shrimp, creamy esquites (Mexican corn salad), and fresh toppings over a bed of greens or rice. A quick, easy, and healthy meal that works for dinner, lunch, or meal prep.


Ingredients

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  • For the Shrimp:
  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • For the Mexican Street Corn:
  • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Cotija cheese (crumbled)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • For Assembly:
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce or rice
  • 1 avocado (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup black beans (optional)
  • Extra lime wedges and cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Shrimp
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Toss shrimp with lime juice, chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper. Sauté until pink and cooked through (about 3–4 mins per side). Set aside.
  3. Make the Mexican Street Corn
  4. In the same skillet, char the corn for 7–8 minutes until slightly blackened. Let cool slightly. Mix in a bowl with mayo, sour cream, Cotija, lime juice, red onion, chili powder, cilantro, and salt.
  5. Assemble the Bowl
  6. In each bowl, add lettuce or rice as a base. Top with shrimp, street corn mixture, black beans, avocado slices, and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

  • Substitute Greek yogurt for mayo/sour cream to lighten it up.

  • Don’t overcook the shrimp—remove from heat once pink.

  • Frozen shrimp can be quickly defrosted in cold water in under 10 minutes.

  • For extra crunch, add crushed tortilla chips on top.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Calories: 390