Description
Elevate your dinner game with this vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a deliciously spicy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal comes together in just 30 minutes, delivering a flavor explosion thanks to perfectly grilled shrimp, fresh ingredients, and customizable toppings. Ideal for healthy eating or meal prep, this bowl is not only packed with protein but also caters to your creative culinary flair. Each bite offers a delightful balance of smoky, creamy, and crunchy textures that transforms your dining experience into a mini fiesta!
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 ½ cups corn (fresh/frozen/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
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice for the sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional, to taste)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder for the sauce
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika for the sauce
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro for the sauce
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for serving
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in olive oil and spices for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare corn salsa by mixing corn, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Mash avocados with lime juice and seasoning until creamy.
- Make the creamy sauce by whisking mayo (or Greek yogurt) with lime juice and spices.
- Grill marinated shrimp over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
- Assemble the bowl with rice/quinoa as the base topped with corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and drizzle with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: For extra flavor depth, consider marinating the shrimp longer. Customize your bowl by adding different grains or crunchy toppings like tortilla chips. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.