Ingredients
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Gathering fresh ingredients is key to ensuring that our dish shines. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Season shrimp with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add corn to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add seasoned shrimp and cook for 5-6 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat, squeeze lime juice, add cilantro, and sprinkle cotija cheese if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the veggies based on your preference.
- For extra heat, consider adding jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free