Description
Elevate your dinner experience with this Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring Avocado, Corn Salsa, and Creamy Sauce—a delightful fusion of flavors perfect for any occasion. This vibrant dish combines smoky grilled shrimp, creamy avocado mash, and a refreshing corn salsa, all drizzled with a zesty creamy sauce that packs a punch. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep lunches. The colorful presentation makes it not only delicious but visually appealing as well—perfect for impressing family and friends. Whether you’re looking for healthy recipes or easy meals packed with protein, this Grilled Shrimp Bowl is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 1/2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Juice of 1 1/2 limes total
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 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 as base
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in olive oil and spices for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare corn salsa by mixing corn, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Whisk together ingredients for the creamy sauce in a separate bowl.
- Grill shrimp over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
- Assemble your bowl starting with a base of rice or quinoa topped with corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and a drizzle of creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 240mg