Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce
Elevate your dinner with a vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a rich, tangy sauce. This dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a flavor-packed meal that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. The smoky grilled shrimp pairs perfectly with fresh vegetables and a spicy-lime dressing, making it an ideal choice for quick weeknight dinners or meal-prep lunches. Whether you’re seeking healthy food ideas or delicious seafood recipes, this bowl promises to bring excitement to your dining table while being customizable to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 ½ cups corn
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in olive oil, spices, lime juice, salt, and pepper for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare corn salsa by mixing corn, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Make creamy sauce by whisking together mayo (or yogurt), lime juice, hot sauce (optional), garlic powder, smoked paprika, cilantro, and salt.
- Grill shrimp over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink and charred.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa as the base topped with corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and drizzle with creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg