Description
Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce is a delightful and nourishing dish that bursts with flavor and color. This vibrant bowl features succulent marinated shrimp grilled to perfection, paired with a refreshing corn salsa and creamy avocado mash, all drizzled with a zesty sauce. Whether you’re enjoying a summer barbecue or preparing a quick weeknight meal, this dish offers both taste and versatility. It’s perfect for meal prep or entertaining guests, allowing for customization based on your personal preferences. Plus, the combination of healthy fats from avocados and protein from shrimp makes it a nutritious choice the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 ½ cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice for corn salsa
- ½ cup mayo or Greek yogurt for creamy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice for creamy sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional, to taste)
- ½ tsp garlic powder for creamy sauce
- ½ tsp smoked paprika for creamy sauce
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro for creamy sauce
- Salt to taste for creamy sauce
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice (optional base)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp in olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare the corn salsa by mixing corn with red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Chill.
- Mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy yet chunky.
- Whisk together ingredients for the creamy sauce in a bowl until smooth.
- Grill marinated shrimp over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
- Assemble your bowl with rice or quinoa at the bottom, topped with corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor, marinate shrimp up to 30 minutes. Customize spice levels according to your taste preferences. Experiment with various bases like cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps for low-carb options.