Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring Avocado, Corn Salsa, and a zesty Creamy Sauce. This vibrant dish is packed with flavor, combining smoky grilled shrimp with creamy avocado mash and a refreshing corn salsa that adds sweetness and crunch. Finished with a tangy dressing that brings everything together, this bowl is not only delicious but also quick to prepare—perfect for busy nights or meal prep lunches. With each bite offering a delightful mix of textures and tastes, you’ll feel like you’re enjoying a mini fiesta right at your table!
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 1/2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 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 chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp in olive oil and spices for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the corn salsa by mixing corn, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Mash the avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk together mayo (or Greek yogurt) with other sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Assemble by layering rice or quinoa, 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 (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option. Customize the salsa by adding diced tomatoes or cucumbers for extra freshness.