Description
Elevate your dinner experience with this Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a delectable creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this vibrant dish combines smoky grilled shrimp with fresh ingredients that burst with flavor, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or a lively family dinner. In just 30 minutes, you can create a protein-packed meal that feels indulgent yet healthy. Customize your bowl with your favorite grains or extra veggies for an even more nutritious feast. Enjoy a delightful culinary fiesta that is not only delicious but visually stunning as well!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1.5 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 0.25 cup diced red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup chopped green onions
- 0.5 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- Lime juice (from 1.5 limes)
- Spices: smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp in olive oil and spices for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare the corn salsa by mixing corn, diced bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Mash the avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper; set aside.
- Make the creamy sauce by whisking together mayo (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, hot sauce (if using), garlic powder, smoked paprika, cilantro, and salt until smooth.
- Grill the marinated shrimp on medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
- Assemble the bowl starting with cooked rice or quinoa as a base; top with corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and drizzle with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg