Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp with Black Bean Corn Salad

Grilled tequila lime shrimp on a bed of cherry tomatoes, corn and cilantro and sprinkled with feta cheese with second plate, fork and linen towel in background on a marble surface

Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp with Black Bean Corn Salad

With the flavors of lime, tequila, and some sriracha for heat, this shrimp salad is perfect for lunch or dinner during the summer! It’s fresh, quick, and packed with flavor!

Course Lunch

Cuisine Seafood

Difficulty Intermediate

Method Grilling

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 496kcal

Author Kaleb

Ingredients

6 tbsp lime juice
6 tbsp clear tequila
1 ½ tsp salt
2 tsp sriracha
1 tsp cumin
¾ cup olive oil
2 lb shrimp peeled with tail on, thawed, and patted dry (if frozen)
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic
2 cups frozen corn or freshly cooked corn and cut off the cob
1 can black beans rinsed and drained
12 oz cherry tomatoes cut in half
1 diced avocado
½ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup chopped basil
4 oz crumbled feta

Instructions

In a 2 cup measuring glass, combine the lime juice, tequila, salt, sriracha, cumin, and olive oil. Whisk to combine and pour half the marinade into a bowl.
Add shrimp to the bowl, working marinade around. Place in refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat grill and soak 6 skewers in water for 30 minutes.
Once marinated, place each shrimp on 2 skewers to keep is flat while grilling.
Grill shrimp over direct heat, 3-4 minutes per side until the meat turns opaque. Remove from grill and rest while making the salad.
To make the salad dressing, combine reserved marinade with white wine vinegar and minced garlic. Set aside.
To make the salad, combine the corn, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and basil. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine.
Top the salad with shrimp and feta.

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Notes

This salad is delicious with hot or room temperature shrimp. It’s also great the next day with the shrimp stirred into the salad.

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