Description
This Grilled Shrimp Bowl is a vibrant and protein-packed meal with smoky grilled shrimp, fresh avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or thawed)
½ cup red onion, diced
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, minced (optional)
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
1 Tbsp lemon (or lime) juice
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 avocado, sliced or mashed
Cooked rice, quinoa, or greens (optional base)
Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- In a separate bowl, combine the corn, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and a pinch of salt to make the corn salsa.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the creamy garlic sauce.
- To assemble the bowls, start with a base of rice, quinoa, or greens (if desired). Top with a generous scoop of corn salsa, grilled shrimp, avocado, and a drizzle of creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
If you want a spicier version, add extra cayenne pepper or minced jalapeños.
This dish works well with a variety of bases like rice, quinoa, or greens.
For a vegetarian version, substitute shrimp with grilled vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
Leftovers should be stored separately in airtight containers. Shrimp lasts up to 2 days in the fridge, while salsa and sauce last 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
