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 rich sauce that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish combines smoky grilled shrimp with fresh ingredients for a satisfying and nutritious experience. Each bowl is customizable, making it a hit for everyone at the table. Enjoy the bold flavors of lime and spices while keeping it healthy and protein-packed!
- 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, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 ½ cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 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 diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Cooked rice, quinoa or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in olive oil, spices, lime juice, salt, and pepper for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare corn salsa by mixing corn, diced red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt; chill.
- Mash avocados with lime juice and seasonings until creamy but slightly chunky.
- Whisk together ingredients for the creamy sauce; adjust thickness as desired.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Assemble bowls with rice/quinoa as base topped with shrimp, corn salsa, avocado mash, and creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 200mg