Grilled Cajun-Spiced Shrimp with Modular Corn Salad

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A vibrant grilled shrimp dish seasoned with Cajun spices paired with a fresh corn salad inspired by regional Southern ingredients. This Southern US-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 220 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Southern US cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 16 large peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning and 2 tbsp olive oil in a bowl until evenly coated. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Step 2: Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels, 1 small diced red bell pepper, 2 thinly sliced green onions, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
  4. Step 4: Plate the grilled shrimp over a bed of the corn salad. Drizzle remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over the salad and serve immediately.

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