Description
If you’re in search of a vibrant and flavorful meal, look no further than this Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce. This dish combines smoky grilled shrimp with creamy avocado and zesty corn salsa, creating a delightful dining experience that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes, each bowl is a colorful celebration of fresh ingredients that nourish your body while tantalizing your taste buds. Enjoy it as a quick dinner or prepare it ahead for satisfying meal prep throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 ½ cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional, to taste)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp by mixing olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the shrimp and let sit for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare the corn salsa by combining corn, diced red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in another bowl. Chill in the fridge.
- Mash the avocados with lime juice and seasoning until creamy but slightly chunky.
- Whisk together mayo or Greek yogurt with lime juice, hot sauce (if using), garlic powder, smoked paprika, cilantro, and salt to make the creamy sauce.
- Grill the marinated shrimp on medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred.
- Assemble your bowl by layering cooked rice or quinoa at the bottom followed by corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and drizzle with creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg