Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a tangy sauce that enhances every bite. This dish combines the smoky flavor of perfectly grilled shrimp with the freshness of avocado and the sweetness of corn, creating a delightful explosion of tastes and textures. Ideal for meal prep or entertaining guests, this bowl not only satisfies your hunger but also embraces a healthy lifestyle. With its customizable ingredients, you can easily adjust spice levels or swap out components to suit your taste. Enjoy a deliciously quick meal that feels like a fiesta in every bowl!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 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 1/2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt to taste
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper for 15-20 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix corn, diced red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make the salsa; chill in the refrigerator.
- Mash the avocados with lime juice and seasoning until creamy yet slightly chunky.
- Whisk together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, hot sauce (if desired), garlic powder, smoked paprika, cilantro, and salt for the creamy sauce.
- Grill the shrimp on medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
- Assemble your bowl by layering cooked rice or quinoa at the base topped with corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and finish with a drizzle of creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg