Spicy Chipotle Elote Shrimp Salad

Name: Spicy Chipotle Elote Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1 pound (450 g) large shrimp (13 to 15 count), peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) avocado oil; ½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% reduced fat); ½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% reduced fat); ½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% reduced fat); ¼ cup (60 g) mayonnaise (regular or plant-based); 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 g) chipotle peppers (1 to 2) in adobo sauce, minced; 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 g) chipotle peppers (1 to 2) in adobo sauce, minced; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lime juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon pure honey, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon coconut aminos; ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste; 4 cups (600 g) cooked corn kernels; 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced; 1 poblano pepper, cored and diced; 3 scallions, sliced; ¼ cup (32 g) crumbled Cotija cheese, or more to taste; ¼ cup (4 g) fresh cilantro, chopped, or more to taste

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
50 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

Combining the rich and savory tastes of authentic Mexican street corn, perfectly seasoned shrimp, mixed peppers, and a creamy chipotle sauce, this spicy salad is a dream come true for elote fans.

Ingredients

For the Marinade

1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic

Americas
Mexico
Fish course
Gluten-free
Pescatarian

Method

Prepare the marinade

Mix the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl.

Prepare the Shrimp

Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil, and cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and