Quick Mexican Street Corn and Shrimp Skillet

Quick Mexican Street Corn and Shrimp Skillet delivers bold flavor in minutes. I’ve made this many times for busy nights. Fresh, zesty, and crispy. Try my Chicken Wellington with Dijon Cream Sauce for a complete meal. Jump to Recipe If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Chicken Wellington with Dijon Cream Sauce Recipe and Crispy Feta Fried Eggs Recipe for a Quick Breakfast.

What You'll Need for Quick Mexican Street Corn and Shrimp Skillet

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 ears of corn, cut from the cob
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• Optional: Crushed tortilla chips
• Optional: Crumbled cotija cheese
• Optional: Fresh avocado slices
• Optional: Lime wedges

How to Make Quick Mexican Street Corn and Shrimp Skillet

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Add shrimp, corn, bell pepper, and onion. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Step 4: Pour in lime juice. Cook for 2 more minutes.
5. Step 5: Stir in cilantro. Serve immediately.

Storing & Reheating Quick Mexican Street Corn and Shrimp Skillet

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare ingredients up to 24 hours in advance.

Freezing Quick Mexican Street Corn and Shrimp Skillet

Freeze for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10–15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in 30-second intervals until warm.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Use fresh lime juice for maximum flavor.
• Best substitution: Replace shrimp with chicken for a different option.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the dish up to 24 hours in advance.
• Scaling: Double the recipe for a larger group.
• Troubleshooting: If the dish is too dry, add a splash of water or broth.

Quick Mexican Street Corn and Shrimp Skillet

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Prep

10 min

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Cook

15 min

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Total

25 min

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Serves

4 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 ears of corn, cut from the cob
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings

• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Optional Toppings

• Crushed tortilla chips
• Crumbled cotija cheese
• Fresh avocado slices
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Add shrimp, corn, bell pepper, and onion. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Step 4: Pour in lime juice. Cook for 2 more minutes.
5. Step 5: Stir in cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

• Chef tip: Use fresh lime juice for maximum flavor.
• Best substitution: Replace shrimp with chicken for a different option.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the dish up to 24 hours in advance.
• Scaling: Double the recipe for a larger group.
• Troubleshooting: If the dish is too dry, add a splash of water or broth.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10–15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in 30-second intervals until warm.
• Make ahead: Prepare ingredients up to 24 hours in advance.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 16g
• Carbs: 12g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 580mg
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sat. Fat: 3g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Quick Mexican Street Corn and Shrimp Skillet FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Quick Mexican Street Corn and Shrimp Skillet and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!