Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce
Elevate your dinner game with this vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a rich creamy sauce. This dish combines smoky grilled shrimp with fresh ingredients for a meal that is both indulgent and healthy. Perfect for busy weeknights or as part of your meal prep, this bowl is a fiesta of flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 ½ cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Lime juice
- Spices: smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder
- Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in olive oil, lime juice, and spices for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare the corn salsa by mixing corn with diced red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Mash ripe avocados with lime juice and seasoning until creamy but slightly chunky.
- Make the creamy sauce by whisking together yogurt (or mayo), lime juice, hot sauce (if using), garlic powder, smoked paprika, cilantro, and salt.
- Grill marinated shrimp over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Assemble the bowl: layer cooked rice or quinoa, top with corn salsa and avocado mash, add grilled shrimp, and drizzle with creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 230mg