Description
Dive into vibrant flavors with this Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce Awaits You! Perfectly satisfying—try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 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 1/2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (for salsa)
- 1 tbsp lime juice (for salsa)
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of 1/2 lime (for avocado mash)
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice (for sauce)
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for sauce)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro (for sauce)
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice (optional base)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate shrimp: In a bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and coat well. Let sit for 15–20 minutes.
- 2. Prepare corn salsa: In another bowl, mix corn, diced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
- 3. Mash avocado: Scoop avocados into a bowl and mash until creamy. Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- 4. Make creamy sauce: Whisk together mayo (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cilantro, and salt.
- 5. Grill shrimp: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- 6. Assemble bowls: Layer rice or quinoa at the base followed by avocado mash, corn salsa, grilled shrimp, and drizzle with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg