Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spicy Mexican Street Corn Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

Succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic and chili paired with a zesty Mexican street corn salad featuring cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. This Mexican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp jalapeño, finely diced (optional)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 cups corn kernels and sauté for 4-5 minutes until slightly charred and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix well and remove from skillet, keeping warm.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp, sprinkle 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn opaque and edges are lightly crisp.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lime juice over the shrimp. Serve shrimp alongside the spicy Mexican street corn salad, garnished with 1 tsp finely diced jalapeño if desired.