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Charred Corn Black Bean and Shrimp Salsa


  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-free

Description

A vibrant, smoky salsa that blends sweet charred corn, hearty black beans, and succulent shrimp, brightened with lime, honey, and a hint of heat.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lime (zest and juice)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 ears (roughly 4 cups) charred corn kernels
  • 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 810 cooked jumbo shrimp, deveined, shells removed and chopped small
  • 3 radishes, chopped small
  • 1 small red onion, minced
  • 12 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (remove rib flesh to lessen heat)
  • 2 teaspoons Gringo’s Chupacabra Fajita seasoning
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh lime wedges for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Char the corn by grilling or using a grill pan over high heat, brushing with a little olive oil until blistered, then cool and cut the kernels off the cob.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, honey, and olive oil.
  3. Add the charred corn kernels, black beans, chopped shrimp, radishes, red onion, and minced jalapeno to the bowl.
  4. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Stir in the chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Let the salsa rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then give it a final stir.
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with fresh lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos. Adjust heat by adding more or fewer jalapenos.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stovetop char and chilled assembly
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 38g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: charred corn, black beans, shrimp, Mexican, salsa