Description
Elevate your dinner game with this Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a delectable creamy sauce. This vibrant dish combines smoky grilled shrimp with fresh ingredients to create a quick and satisfying meal that feels festive and indulgent. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this bowl is packed with protein and flavor while remaining healthy. The customizable nature allows you to swap ingredients based on your preferences or seasonal offerings. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a colorful feast that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 ½ cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 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
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in olive oil, spices, lime juice, salt, and pepper for 15–20 minutes.
- Mix corn, diced red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl for the salsa; refrigerate.
- Mash avocados with lime juice and seasonings until creamy but chunky.
- Whisk together ingredients for the creamy sauce until smooth.
- Grill marinated shrimp over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
- Assemble bowls with a base of rice or quinoa topped with corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and drizzle with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Swap shrimp for chicken or tofu for different proteins. Chill the corn salsa beforehand for enhanced freshness. Use seasonal veggies to boost nutrition.