Description
Elevate your dinner experience with this vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring Avocado, Corn Salsa, and a Creamy Sauce. This dish effortlessly combines smoky grilled shrimp with a creamy avocado mash and a sweet, crunchy corn salsa, all drizzled with a zesty lime dressing that adds a delightful kick. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe is not just quick but also packed with nutritious ingredients. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a satisfying and healthy meal that feels like a mini fiesta in a bowl. Whether you’re searching for easy dinner recipes or delicious ways to incorporate protein into your diet, this Grilled Shrimp Bowl is your answer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 1/2 cups corn
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- 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
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional, to taste)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare corn salsa by mixing corn, diced red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt; chill.
- Mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy but slightly chunky.
- Whisk together mayo (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, hot sauce (optional), garlic powder, smoked paprika, cilantro, and salt for the sauce.
- Grill the marinated shrimp over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa as a base topped with corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and drizzle of creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg