Description
Indulge in a vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce that balances flavor and nutrition. This dish features perfectly grilled shrimp combined with a zesty corn salsa and creamy garlic sauce, all atop a fresh bed of ingredients. In just 25 minutes, you can create a meal that is not only visually appealing but also packed with heart-healthy goodness. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this bowl is versatile enough to impress at casual gatherings or special occasions. Experience the freshness of each component while enjoying the ease of preparation—making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
- 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced) (optional)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 avocado (sliced or mashed)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne.
- Prepare corn salsa by mixing thawed corn, red onion, minced jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and salt in another bowl.
- Preheat your grill over medium heat and grill shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through.
- For the creamy sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls by layering corn salsa first, followed by grilled shrimp and avocado slices. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg