Description
The Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together the best of summer flavors. With perfectly grilled shrimp sitting atop a bed of zesty corn salsa and creamy garlic sauce, this meal is as delicious as it is healthy. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe can be prepared in just 25 minutes, making it an easy choice for lunch or dinner. Each bowl bursts with color and flavor, ensuring it will impress your family and friends while satisfying your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 avocado (sliced or mashed)
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
- 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Spices: paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Combine corn, red onion, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and salt in another bowl to make the corn salsa.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat; grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- For creamy garlic sauce, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- To assemble bowls: layer corn salsa at the bottom, top with grilled shrimp and avocado slices. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce before garnishing with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 200mg