Description
This Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado Corn Salsa and Creamy Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful meal that combines juicy grilled shrimp with a refreshing avocado corn salsa and a tangy creamy sauce. Served over a bed of rice or quinoa, this dish is a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1/2 lime
For the Avocado Corn Salsa:
- 1 ripe avocado (diced)
- 1 cup corn kernels (grilled or thawed if frozen)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
- juice of 1 lime
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon mayo
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- salt to taste
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- extra cilantro and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Shrimp: Grill the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.
- Prepare the Avocado Corn Salsa: Combine avocado, corn, red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, lime juice, hot sauce (if using), and salt until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the rice or quinoa among 4 bowls. Top with grilled shrimp, avocado corn salsa, and a drizzle of the creamy sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- You can substitute grilled chicken or tofu for the shrimp.
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeño to the salsa or more hot sauce to the creamy drizzle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg