Description
Elevate your dinner game with our Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a rich creamy sauce. This vibrant dish is not only quick to prepare—taking only 30 minutes—but also packed with bold flavors that will make your taste buds dance. The smoky grilled shrimp pairs beautifully with the fresh, crunchy corn salsa and the smooth avocado mash, creating a satisfying meal that’s ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep lunches. You can customize this bowl with your choice of rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice, making it perfect for any dietary preference. Enjoy a mini fiesta in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 1/2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 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
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 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, lime juice, 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 and seasoning until creamy yet chunky.
- Whisk together mayonnaise (or yogurt) with lime juice and seasonings for the creamy sauce.
- Grill marinated shrimp over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Assemble your bowl starting with rice or quinoa as the base; top with shrimp, corn salsa, avocado mash, and drizzle with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg