Description
A delicious grilled shrimp bowl topped with fresh avocado corn salsa and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss the shrimp in the marinade and let them sit for at least 15 minutes (or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes).
- Prepare the avocado corn salsa: In a separate bowl, mix together the corn, diced avocado, chopped red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro. Add the lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Grill the shrimp: Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until they are pink and opaque. Remove from the grill and set aside.
- Make the creamy sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or sour cream), mayonnaise, lime juice, and honey (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the bowl: To serve, add a base of rice, quinoa, or lettuce to each bowl. Top with grilled shrimp, avocado corn salsa, and a generous drizzle of the creamy sauce.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately, and enjoy your fresh and flavorful shrimp bowl!
Notes
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding or reducing smoked paprika.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute shrimp with grilled vegetables.
- Fresh lime juice enhances the flavor, so use it when possible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Grilled Shrimp Bowl, Avocado Corn Salsa, Creamy Sauce, Seafood Recipe