Grilled Cajun-Spiced Shrimp with Corn and Black Bean Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

Juicy grilled shrimp rubbed with a smoky Cajun spice blend, served over a fresh and zesty corn and black bean salad. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, Cajun seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred.
3. Step 3: While shrimp cooks, combine 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, 1 cup drained black beans, 1 medium diced red bell pepper, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 sliced green onions, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a large bowl. Toss gently.
4. Step 4: Serve the grilled shrimp over a bed of the corn and black bean salad while warm.