Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with our Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Bowl. This delightful dish combines perfectly grilled shrimp with an assortment of fresh vegetables, including zucchini, corn, and bell peppers, all topped with creamy avocado and zesty lime juice. Not only is it visually appealing with its bright colors, but it also offers a healthy blend of lean protein and fiber-rich veggies that will satisfy your cravings without weighing you down. Ready in just 20 minutes, this bowl is perfect for casual lunches or elegant dinners alike. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or enjoying a weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 32 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Pinch cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
- 1 7 oz zucchini (quartered lengthwise)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (halved, seeds and membrane removed)
- 4 small corn cobs (husks removed)
- 4 ounces Hass avocado (diced)
- Juice from ½ a lime
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, pat the shrimp dry and toss with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Skewer the seasoned shrimp onto pre-soaked skewers.
- Lightly spray bell pepper halves, zucchini slices, and corn cobs with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat grill on medium-high heat and grill vegetables for about 4 minutes; flip them over and add skewered shrimp. Grill everything for another 4 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove from the grill and cut corn kernels off the cobs. Dice grilled peppers and zucchini.
- In a bowl, combine grilled vegetables with avocado chunks and lime juice; toss gently.
- Serve shrimp alongside the vegetable mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: Customize your bowl by adding different seasonal vegetables or adjusting spice levels to suit your taste. For added crunch, consider topping your bowl with toasted almonds or pumpkin seeds.