Tex Mex shrimp and corn salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that's perfect for a summer cookout or light meal. With its combination of tender shrimp, crisp corn, and fresh veggies, this salad is sure to please a crowd. And the best part? It's easy to make. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating a delicious Tex Mex shrimp and corn salad, with tips and tricks to help you achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
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CORN AND SHRIMP SALAD
"This is one of the ways our family celebrates corn," writes Ruth Randolph of Orefield, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp, corn, red pepper and onions. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, basil, lemon juice, sugar, salt and cayenne. Pour over shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TEX-MEX SALAD
Steps:
- Whisk 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon each sugar and kosher salt in a large bowl. Toss with 1/2 head shredded iceberg lettuce, and 1/2 cup each chopped plum tomato, chopped cilantro, chopped scallion and shredded cheddar cheese.
TEX-MEX SHRIMP AND GRITS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the grits: Bring 3 cups of the stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly stir in the grits. Return to a boil and cook over a medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn down the heat to low and stir in the pepper jack, queso blanco and crema. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the butter and keep warm.
- Heat the remaining 2 cups chicken stock in a separate pan.
- For the shrimp: Meanwhile, add the butter and olive oil to a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Sprinkle the shrimp with the taco seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they begin to turn pink, 1 to 2 minutes on each side, then remove and set aside. (The shrimp will finish cooking later in the sauce.)
- Add the chorizo to the skillet and break it up with a spatula. Add the onion and all the peppers to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until the chorizo is cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook for an additional minute. Stir in the hot stock and hot sauce to taste. Return the shrimp to the skillet with their juices. Cook until the shrimp are cooked through, an additional 2 minutes. Add the lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- To serve, spoon the shrimp and sauce over the grits and garnish with the cilantro.
TEX-MEX CORNBREAD SALAD
Make and share this Tex-Mex Cornbread Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Thompson
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Use a deep glass bowl or small punch bowl.
- Crumble half of the baked cornbread in the bottom of the bowl.
- Top with half of the beans.
- In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, onions, green pepper, and jalapeno peppers.
- Spread half of the tomato mixture over the beans, then sprinkle with half the bacon, half the cheese and half of the corn.
- In another small bowl, stir together the sour cream, salsa, mayonnaise and Ranch dressing mix.
- Spread half of the sour cream mixture ofer the corn (drop by spoonfuls and spread gently).
- Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
- Cover and chill for several hours before serving.
- Garnish with a little shredded Cheddar cheese if desired.
TEX MEX SALAD
As a suggestion add grilled shrimp, chicken or sliced flank steak. If you have any left over grape tomatoes, throw those in, too.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Corn
Time 1h
Yield 4-660 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To make black bean and corn relish. Combine black beans, corn, red onion and red bell pepper. Pour over vinegar, squeeze the juice of 1/2 of a lime, season with salt and pepper and allow to sit for a half an hour or up to one day.
- For the salad dressing. Combine sour cream, salsa, the juice of half a lime, chile powder, cumin and salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Every salsa is a little different so you may need to add more salsa or add more sour cream to reach the desired consistency for your dressing. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
- For the main salad. Chop up romaine lettuce. Add avocado, black bean and corn relish, cheese and cilantro. Pour over dressing and toss to combine. Garnish the top with more shredded cheese and cilantro. Serve with cut up slices of lime and tortilla chips.
TEX-MEX GRILLED SHRIMP AND SALSA
Steps:
- Combine shrimp, olive oil, paprika, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl. Gently stir until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salsa.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno for 4 minutes. Flip and grill until tomatoes and jalapenos are blistered, about 4 minutes more.
- Cut tops off the tomatoes and discard. Cut jalapeno in half, scrape the skin off, and discard seeds. Quarter the onion. Squeeze garlic cloves from their skins.
- Place the grilled vegetables in a blender. Add lime juice and salt; blend until smooth. Add cilantro and pulse until evenly blended.
- Transfer shrimp to the hot grill and cook for 2 minutes per side. Serve with the salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 789.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor.
- If you don't have cooked shrimp, you can cook them yourself by boiling them in salted water for 3-4 minutes or until they are pink and opaque.
- You can use any type of corn for this salad, but fresh corn on the cob is the best option.
- If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen corn or canned corn. Just be sure to drain the canned corn well before adding it to the salad.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to this salad, such as diced tomatoes, cucumbers, or bell peppers.
- For a spicier salad, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the dressing.
- Serve this salad immediately or chill it for later. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This Tex-Mex shrimp and corn salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try.
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