Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce
Elevate your dinner with this vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a luscious creamy sauce. This dish combines smoky grilled shrimp with fresh, crunchy ingredients for a flavor explosion that is both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this bowl is customizable to suit your palate. Whether you pair it with rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice, each bite promises a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Enjoy the freshness of summer in every serving!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 ½ cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- Lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp in olive oil, spices, lime juice, salt, and pepper for 15-20 minutes.
- Combine corn, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make the corn salsa; chill.
- Mash ripe avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy but slightly chunky.
- For the sauce, whisk together mayo (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, hot sauce (optional), garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cilantro.
- Grill marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
- Assemble the bowl starting with a base of rice or quinoa topped with corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and a drizzle of creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 240mg