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Chipotle Lime Shrimp and Guacamole Dip with Tomatoes and Charred Corn

[heart_this] · Jun 19, 2013 · 18 Comments

Chipotle Lime Shrimp and Avocado Dip with Tomatoes and Charred Corn

Spicy and smoky chipotle lime shrimp served on a guacamole dip with diced tomatoes and charred sweet corn.

I am always looking for tasty new dips and I am a big fan of shrimp so when I came across the idea of a taco shrimp dip on Jeanettes Healthy Living I was enthralled and the ideas started to spin in my head! There are a lot of ways that you could go with a shrimp taco dip but the one that fascinated me the most was combining spicy and smokey chipotle lime shrimp with a cool an creamy guacamole . Although I could have stopped there and the chipotle lime shrimp guacamole would be super tasty I could not stop thinking of a seven layer dip and how juicy tomatoes and sweet corn would add new layers of complexity and depth of flavour to the dip. Instead of just adding the corn raw I charred it in a cast iron skillet to bring out even more of its natural sweetness. You could serve this dip all mixed up but I decided to go with layers so that you could see all of the ingredients and I placed it in small bowls that were perfectly sized for individual servings! The cool and creamy guacamole, spicy succulent shrimp, juicy tomatoes and sweet corm are an amazing combination of flavours that combine to make a totally irresistible dip that is pretty healthy to boot!

Chipotle Lime Shrimp and Avocado Dip with Tomatoes and Charred Corn
Chipotle Lime Shrimp and Avocado Dip with Tomatoes and Charred Corn
This chipotle lime shrimp guacamole with charred corn and tomatoes just screams summer!

Chipotle Lime Shrimp and Avocado Dip with Tomatoes and Charred Corn

Chipotle Lime Shrimp and Guacamole Dip with Tomatoes and Charred Corn

Chipotle Lime Shrimp and Guacamole Dip with Tomatoes and Charred Corn

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 2

Spicy and smoky chipotle lime shrimp served on a guacamole dip with diced tomatoes and charred sweet corn.

ingredients
  • 6 ounces shrimp, peeled, deviened and diced
  • 1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 teaspoons adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (~1 lime)
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1/2 cup corn, cut from cob (~1 ear)
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1/2 cup tomato, diced
  • torn cilantro for garnish (optional)
  • sliced green onion for garnish (optional)
  • tortilla chips for dipping
directions
  1. Marinate the shrimp in the mixture of the chipotle chilies, adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic and cumin in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. add the corn, toss and let it sit cooking until charred, about 6-8 minutes, mix it up, let it char again and set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the shrimp and saute until cooked, about 2-4 minutes and set aside.
  4. Place the guacamole in the serving dish(es) and top with the tomato, corn, shrimp and garnishes and serve with tortilla chips for dipping.
Option: Skewer the shrimp up and grill it along with the corn on the cob for a version that would fit perfectly into any barbecue.
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Comments

  1. Tieghan says

    June 19, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    This sounds incredible! So my kind of food. I could it is all for dinner! I love the flavors and the charred corn and the shrimp!

    Reply
  2. Marian (Sweetopia) says

    June 19, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    Looks and sounds amazing!

    Reply
  3. Aimee Shugarman says

    June 19, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    Pinned. In like 3 seconds. Which is probably as fast as I can inhale this! YUM.

    Reply
  4. Aimee @ Simple Bites says

    June 19, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    I am so excited that we are again using recipes with summer favorites like tomatoes and corn. This is gorgeous, Kevin.

    Reply
  5. marla says

    June 19, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Such a creative & pretty dish Kevin!

    Reply
  6. Heather Christo says

    June 19, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    um, YES!!! this is happening THIS weekend!

    Reply
  7. Gaby says

    June 19, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    soooo into this!

    Reply
  8. Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says

    June 19, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    I am so stoked to try this recipe!!

    Reply
  9. Steph says

    June 19, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    Oh my gosh!! I am loving all the flavors going on here!

    Reply
  10. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    June 19, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    Love this.. for a party.. for a snack… just for me because I think it's that delicious. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Cassie | Bake Your Day says

    June 19, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    Fabulous dip, Kevin! I love these flavors for an appetizer.

    Reply
  12. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    June 19, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    Amazing! I could use that dip for EVERYTHING!

    Reply
  13. Amy @ Chew Out Loud says

    June 19, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    I absolutely adore all the tex-mex flavors you've incorporated! Awesome summer dip, salad, or as a side. Y.U.M. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says

    June 20, 2013 at 2:44 am

    Looks fantastic!

    Reply
  15. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    June 20, 2013 at 5:19 am

    I already love guac and shrimp salsa/salad. A perfect combo, Kevin 🙂

    Reply
  16. Ashley says

    June 28, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    The colors in this dish are stunning! What a great looking dip. Yum 🙂

    Reply
  17. Anindita Mou says

    May 16, 2018 at 8:08 pm

    I have to make these. I think my boys would love them and they sound so healthy.

    Reply
  18. Karla says

    June 28, 2021 at 9:19 pm

    I like to use bean dip instead of the refried beans and I put taco seasoning in the sour cream. Just another variation!

    Reply

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