Description
Elevate your dinner experience with the vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring Avocado, Corn Salsa, and a Creamy Sauce. This dish combines smoky grilled shrimp with a creamy avocado mash and a refreshing corn salsa, drizzled with a zesty lime dressing that adds a delightful kick. Perfect for quick weeknight meals or meal-prepping for the week ahead, this bowl is not only satisfying but also packed with wholesome ingredients. Enjoy a delicious balance of flavors that make every bite feel like a mini fiesta!
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 ½ cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 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 (for corn salsa)
- Juice of 1/2 lime (for avocado mash)
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice (for creamy sauce)
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for creamy sauce)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (for creamy sauce)
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro (for creamy sauce)
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice to serve
Instructions
- Step: Marinate shrimp in olive oil, spices, lime juice, salt, and pepper for 15–20 minutes.
- Step: Mix corn salsa ingredients in a bowl and chill.
- Step: Mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Step: Whisk together creamy sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Step: Grill marinated shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
- Step: Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa as the base; top with corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and drizzle sauce.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the shrimp for up to an hour. Use fresh corn and ripe avocados to improve taste and texture. Avoid overcrowding the grill to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: grilled shrimp, avocado bowl, corn salsa, Mexican cuisine, healthy dinner, meal prep