Description
Enjoy a quick and flavorful Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Corn Salsa and Creamy Sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a delightful combination of smoky shrimp, zesty corn salsa, and a creamy garlic sauce layered over avocado.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
- 2 cups Frozen Corn, thawed
- 1/2 cup Red Onion, diced
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 Jalapeño, diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream or dairy-free alternative
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Avocado, sliced or mashed
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds (optional garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high temperature.
- In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne until evenly coated.
- Place the seasoned shrimp on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- In a separate bowl, mix the thawed corn, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and a pinch of salt for the corn salsa.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth for the creamy sauce.
- Assemble the bowl by starting with avocado as the base, then adding the grilled shrimp.
- Top the shrimp with the corn salsa and a drizzle of the creamy garlic sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Add lime zest for extra zing.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute shrimp with grilled tofu or tempeh.
- Store components separately in the refrigerator for make-ahead options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg