Description
Elevate your dinner experience with this vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a delectable spicy-lime dressing. This dish combines smoky grilled shrimp with fresh ingredients, creating a flavor explosion that feels like a mini fiesta in every bite. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal-prep lunches. Plus, it’s customizable—switch up the grains or add extra veggies to suit your taste! Bursting with healthy fats and protein, this bowl is both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 ½ cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- Lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- 1. Marinate shrimp in olive oil and spices for 15-20 minutes.
- 2. Prepare corn salsa by mixing corn with diced bell pepper, lime juice, and cilantro.
- 3. Mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- 4. Whisk together creamy sauce ingredients: mayo/yogurt, lime juice, hot sauce (if desired), garlic powder, smoked paprika.
- 5. Grill marinated shrimp over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
- 6. Assemble bowls by layering rice/quinoa base, corn salsa, avocado mash, and grilled shrimp. Drizzle with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg