Description
Indulge in a vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce that marries fresh flavors and nutritious ingredients. This dish is perfect for both lunch and dinner, featuring juicy grilled shrimp paired with zesty corn salsa and a rich, creamy garlic sauce. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a wholesome meal that’s not only satisfying but also customizable to suit your palate. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet night at home, this delightful bowl will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced, optional
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- For the shrimp, combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (optional) in a bowl. Toss in shrimp to coat evenly.
- In another bowl, mix thawed corn, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt for the salsa.
- Preheat your grill pan over medium heat and grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper for the creamy sauce.
- Assemble by dividing corn salsa between bowls; top with grilled shrimp and avocado slices. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 220mg