Description
Elevate your dinner game with this Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring Avocado, Corn Salsa, and a Creamy Sauce. This vibrant dish combines smoky grilled shrimp with creamy avocado, crunchy corn salsa, and a zesty dressing that adds a delightful kick. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this bowl is not only quick to make but also packed with flavor and nutrition. Customize it to your liking by adding your favorite grains or vegetables for a fresh and satisfying meal that feels like a fiesta in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Olive oil
- Smoked paprika
- 1.5 cups fresh corn
- 2 ripe avocados
- Lime juice
- Mayo or Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: Combine olive oil, spices, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss shrimp in the marinade for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare corn salsa: Mix corn, diced bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in another bowl. Chill.
- Mash the avocado: Scoop avocados into a bowl with lime juice, salt, and pepper; mash gently until creamy yet chunky.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together mayo (or yogurt), lime juice, hot sauce (if using), garlic powder, smoked paprika, cilantro, and salt.
- Grill the shrimp: Preheat grill or pan over medium-high heat; cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink.
- Assemble the bowl: Start with rice or quinoa at the base, layer with corn salsa and avocado mash, top with grilled shrimp, and drizzle sauce over.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg