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Grilled Shrimp with Mexican Salsa
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5–7 minutes
Ingredients
For the Grilled Shrimp
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1 ½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on optional)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp chili powder
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½ tsp ground cumin
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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Juice of 1 lime
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Optional: wooden skewers (soak 20 minutes)
For the Mexican Salsa (Pico de Gallo–Style)
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3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
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½ medium white onion, finely chopped
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1–2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped (keep seeds for extra heat)
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¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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Juice of 1 lime
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1–2 tbsp olive oil (optional for richer texture)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Make the Mexican Salsa
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In a bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Toss gently and let rest 10–15 minutes so flavors meld.
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Taste and adjust salt or lime as needed.
2. Marinate the Shrimp
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In a separate bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
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Add shrimp and coat evenly.
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Marinate 10–15 minutes, no longer (shrimp cooks quickly even in citrus).
3. Grill the Shrimp
Outdoor Grill or Grill Pan:
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Preheat to medium-high.
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Skewer shrimp if desired (easier to flip).
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Grill 2–3 minutes per side, until pink, curled, and lightly charred.
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Do not overcook — remove as soon as they are opaque.
4. Serve
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Spread salsa on a platter or individual plates.
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Top with hot grilled shrimp.
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Add extra lime wedges and cilantro.
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Optional: drizzle a little olive oil for shine.
Serving Suggestions
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Serve over warm tortillas for easy tacos.
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Add avocado slices or a dollop of crema.
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Pair with Mexican rice, grilled corn, or a crisp salad.
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Turn into a bowl with rice, beans, and cabbage slaw.
INGREDIENTS
Salsa
- 12 tomatillos, husked and washed
- 1 ripe Haas avocado, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 medium ripe tomato, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon minced jalapeño
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1-1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp (11-15 count), peeled and deveined
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Paprika
2. Lightly brush or spray the shrimp with oil. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and paprika. Grill over direct high heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until the shrimp are firm to the touch and just turning opaque in the center, 2 to 4 minutes, turning once. Serve warm with the salsa.
The Weber grill recipe of shrimp Mexican salsa is ready to serve....Enjoy it !
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