Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce
Elevate your dinner with this vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a deliciously smooth sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish combines the smoky flavor of grilled shrimp with the freshness of ripe avocados and sweet corn. Each bowl is customizable with your choice of rice, quinoa, or even cauliflower rice, making this a versatile option for everyone. In just 30 minutes, you can serve a nutritious meal that feels like a fiesta in a bowl!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 ½ cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 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 tbsp lime juice (for corn salsa)
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice (for creamy sauce)
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro (for creamy sauce)
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in olive oil, lime juice, and spices for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare corn salsa by mixing corn with diced bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Mash avocados with lime juice and season with salt.
- Make the creamy sauce by whisking mayo or Greek yogurt with lime juice and spices.
- Grill shrimp until pink and charred (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Assemble bowls with your choice of base topped with corn salsa, avocado mash, and grilled shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 498
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 642mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 189mg