Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring Avocado, Corn Salsa, and a creamy sauce that bursts with flavor. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a satisfying meal that combines smoky grilled shrimp, velvety avocado, and zesty corn salsa. This bowl is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a healthy option packed with protein and fresh ingredients. Perfect for meal prep lunches or casual gatherings, it’s an easy recipe to customize according to your preferences. Get ready to enjoy a vibrant dinner that feels like a celebration in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 1/2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 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
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in olive oil, spices, lime juice, salt, and pepper for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare corn salsa by mixing corn, diced bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy but slightly chunky.
- Whisk together mayo (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, hot sauce (optional), spices for the creamy sauce.
- Grill shrimp over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa as the base; top with 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 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Let shrimp marinate longer for extra flavor. Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder. Use fresh ingredients whenever possible for optimal taste.