Description
Indulge in a vibrant and nutritious Grilled Shrimp Bowl that combines succulent grilled shrimp with creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a flavorful garlic sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish, but it also packs a punch with its fresh ingredients and delightful flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or festive gatherings, this bowl is customizable to suit all tastes. Impress your family and friends with this heart-smart option that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup thawed frozen corn
- 1 avocado (sliced or mashed)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ cup red onion (diced)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced) (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if desired) until evenly coated.
- Make Corn Salsa: Mix together thawed corn, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt in another bowl.
- Grill the Shrimp: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat; grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Prepare Creamy Garlic Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide corn salsa between bowls and top with grilled shrimp and avocado slices. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg