Description
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a deliciously tangy sauce. This dish combines smoky grilled shrimp with fresh ingredients for a quick meal that feels indulgent yet healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 1/2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 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 chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in olive oil and spices for 15โ20 minutes.
- Prepare corn salsa by mixing corn, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Mash ripe avocados with lime juice and seasoning.
- Whisk together creamy sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Grill marinated shrimp for 2โ3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Assemble the bowl: start with rice/quinoa base, top with corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and drizzle with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Ensure shrimp are well-marinated for maximum flavor. Use ripe avocados for the best texture in your mash. Chill the corn salsa to enhance its freshness before serving.