Sonoran Shrimp Skillet with Yellow Squash, Corn, and Jalapeño
A fast skillet of shrimp, yellow squash, corn, jalapeño, and tomatoes with Sonoran-style flavors. Bright, lightly smoky, and very suited to Arizona produce and warm-weather cooking.
Ingredients
- Kroger® Small Shrimp Raw Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 12 oz $7.99
- Squash Yellow 1 lb, sliced into half-moons $1.29
- Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each 2 ears $1.25
- Fresh Roma Tomato 1/2 lb, diced $1.29
- Jumbo White Onions 1/2 lb, sliced thin $0.99
- Fresh Jalapeno Peppers 1 small pepper, minced $0.99
- Garlic 2 cloves, minced $0.69
- Organic Cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped $1.19
- Fresh Large Ripe Avocado 1 each, sliced for serving $0.99
- pantry: olive oil 2 tablespoons
- pantry: smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon
- pantry: ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon
- pantry: salt to taste
- pantry: black pepper to taste
- pantry: lime or lemon juice 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Peel and pat dry 12 oz shrimp if needed. Slice 1 lb yellow squash, thinly slice 1/2 lb white onion, mince 2 garlic cloves, mince 1 jalapeño, dice 1/2 lb roma tomato, cut kernels from 2 ears corn, and chop 2 tablespoons cilantro.
- Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove to a plate.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook the onion and corn 3 minutes until beginning to brown. Add jalapeño and garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add the yellow squash and cook 4-5 minutes until just tender. Stir in diced tomato and cook 2 minutes more.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss with 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve with sliced avocado on top or alongside. For plating, mound the squash-corn mixture in the center and arrange the shrimp over the top so the color stays visible.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $8-10
Health notes: Lean protein and vegetable-heavy. About 450-550 calories per serving.
Drink pairing: Crisp lager, Sauvignon Blanc, or sparkling lime water.