Mexican street vendors discovered adding shrimp to elote in Mazatlán's 1990s seafood boom—now it's spreading nationwide.
High Protein Street Corn Shrimp Bowl
Dive into this vibrant High-Protein Shrimp Bowl, a delightful fusion of succulent shrimp and zesty street corn salsa! Tossed with fresh cilantro and a splash of lime, this quick and satisfying dish is perfect for a nutritious meal that bursts with flavor. Get ready to savor every bite of this colorful, protein-packed delight!
Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 2-3 tbsp chopped cilantro (30-45 ml)
- 2 cups corn (480 ml)
- 1 Jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 lime juice and zest
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1.5lbs shrimp peeled and deveined (680 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese (60 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (30 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise (60 ml)
📦Other(3)
- 2 tsp @spicexseasoning Daily Blend (10 ml)
- 2 tsp @spicexseasoning Taco Blast (10 ml)
- 1 tsp Tajin, (optional) (5 ml)optional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the shrimp with Spicex daily blend and Taco Blast seasoning.
- 2
In a pan on high heat, sear the shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they develop a beautiful golden brown crust.
- 3
In a bowl, combine corn, light mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice and zest, jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and cubed avocado. Add Tajin if desired.
- 4
Serve the shrimp over rice, topped with the street corn salsa and additional cotija cheese and Tajin.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Sear shrimp at 400-450°F surface temperature (medium-high heat) because the Maillard reaction requires 285°F+ to develop that golden crust while preventing overcooking the delicate protein.technique400-450°F surface temp
- ✓Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning because surface moisture creates steam that prevents browning and reduces seasoning adhesion by up to 60%.technique60% seasoning loss
- ✓Cook shrimp to exactly 120°F internal temperature (about 2-3 minutes per side for large shrimp) because they continue cooking from residual heat and overcook rapidly past 140°F.timing120°F internal temp
- ✓Char corn kernels in a dry cast iron pan for 3-4 minutes until 20-30% show dark spots because caramelization adds depth and mimics authentic street corn flavor.technique20-30% charred surface
- ✓Add lime juice to the corn mixture just before serving because citric acid breaks down avocado's cell walls within 15 minutes, causing browning and mushiness.timing15 minutes
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Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Mexican street vendors discovered adding shrimp to elote in Mazatlán's 1990s seafood boom—now it's spreading nationwide.
High Protein Street Corn Shrimp Bowl
Dive into this vibrant High-Protein Shrimp Bowl, a delightful fusion of succulent shrimp and zesty street corn salsa! Tossed with fresh cilantro and a splash of lime, this quick and satisfying dish is perfect for a nutritious meal that bursts with flavor. Get ready to savor every bite of this colorful, protein-packed delight!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 2-3 tbsp chopped cilantro (30-45 ml)
- 2 cups corn (480 ml)
- 1 Jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 lime juice and zest
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1.5lbs shrimp peeled and deveined (680 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese (60 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (30 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise (60 ml)
📦Other(3)
- 2 tsp @spicexseasoning Daily Blend (10 ml)
- 2 tsp @spicexseasoning Taco Blast (10 ml)
- 1 tsp Tajin, (optional) (5 ml)optional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the shrimp with Spicex daily blend and Taco Blast seasoning.
- 2
In a pan on high heat, sear the shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they develop a beautiful golden brown crust.
- 3
In a bowl, combine corn, light mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice and zest, jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and cubed avocado. Add Tajin if desired.
- 4
Serve the shrimp over rice, topped with the street corn salsa and additional cotija cheese and Tajin.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Sear shrimp at 400-450°F surface temperature (medium-high heat) because the Maillard reaction requires 285°F+ to develop that golden crust while preventing overcooking the delicate protein.technique400-450°F surface temp
- ✓Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning because surface moisture creates steam that prevents browning and reduces seasoning adhesion by up to 60%.technique60% seasoning loss
- ✓Cook shrimp to exactly 120°F internal temperature (about 2-3 minutes per side for large shrimp) because they continue cooking from residual heat and overcook rapidly past 140°F.timing120°F internal temp
- ✓Char corn kernels in a dry cast iron pan for 3-4 minutes until 20-30% show dark spots because caramelization adds depth and mimics authentic street corn flavor.technique20-30% charred surface
- ✓Add lime juice to the corn mixture just before serving because citric acid breaks down avocado's cell walls within 15 minutes, causing browning and mushiness.timing15 minutes