Description
These Grilled Shrimp Bowls are a healthy and flavorful meal featuring tender grilled shrimp, a vibrant avocado corn salsa, and a luscious garlic sauce served over quinoa and greens. It’s a quick and easy recipe perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Quinoa (150g / ¾ cup uncooked, 300g / 1½ cups cooked): Rinse thoroughly before cooking.
- Black Beans (200g / 1 cup canned, rinsed & drained): Rinsing removes excess sodium.
- Mixed Salad Greens (50g / 2 cups loosely packed): Choose your favorite blend.
- Raw Shrimp (500g / 1.1 lb, peeled & deveined): Ensure they are thawed.
- Olive Oil (30ml / 2 tbsp + 15ml / 1 tbsp + 5ml / 1 tsp): For marinating, salsa, and sauce.
- Smoked Paprika (5g / 1 tsp): Adds smoky depth.
- Ground Cumin (2.5g / ½ tsp): Warm and earthy spice.
- Salt (3g / ½ tsp + 1.5g / ¼ tsp): Seasoning for shrimp and salsa.
- Black Pepper (1g / ¼ tsp + pinch): Enhances flavors.
- Fresh Lime Juice (30ml / 2 tbsp + 15ml / 1 tbsp): Bright acidity.
- Garlic (10g / 2 cloves + 5g / 1 clove): Aromatic and flavorful.
- Fresh Cilantro (5g / 2 tbsp + 2.5g / 1 tbsp): Fresh, herbaceous note.
- Ripe Avocado (150g / 1 medium, diced): Creamy base for salsa.
- Corn Kernels (150g / 1 cup, fresh or thawed frozen): Adds sweet crunch.
- Red Bell Pepper (50g / ½ small, finely diced): Color and crunch.
- Red Onion (40g / ¼ cup, finely diced): Sharp bite.
- Jalapeño (5g / 1 small, seeded & minced): Gentle kick.
- Plain Greek Yogurt (120g / ½ cup): Creamy base for sauce.
- Vegetable-Oil Mayonnaise (30g / 2 tbsp): Adds richness.
- Lemon Juice (10ml / 2 tsp): Tangy lift.
- Microgreens (20g / ≈1/4 cup): Visual contrast and delicate flavor.
Instructions
- Cook Quinoa: Rinse quinoa, boil with water, simmer for 15 minutes, and fluff.
- Warm Beans: Gently heat rinsed black beans with a splash of water.
- Marinate Shrimp: Whisk marinade ingredients, coat shrimp, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Salsa: Combine avocado, corn, pepper, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, oil, salt, and cilantro.
- Make Sauce: Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill Shrimp: Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Assemble Bowls: Layer quinoa, greens, beans, shrimp, salsa, and sauce.
- Garnish & Serve: Add lime wedge, microgreens, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
For best results, avoid overcooking the shrimp. Marinating with lime juice tenderizes the shrimp and adds flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: shrimp, quinoa, avocado, salsa, healthy, grilling, bowl, quick dinner, easy recipe