Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa, and Creamy Garlic Sauce. This nutritious dish is perfect for any meal, be it a light lunch or a hearty dinner. Featuring succulent grilled shrimp atop a bed of zesty corn salsa and creamy garlic sauce, this bowl is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Packed with protein and fresh ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters looking to savor an explosion of flavors. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or hosting a gathering, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
- 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced – optional)
- Juice from 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 avocado (sliced or mashed)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- In another bowl, mix thawed corn, diced red onion, minced jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Preheat the grill over medium heat; grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque.
- For the creamy garlic sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble by dividing corn salsa into bowls; top with grilled shrimp and avocado slices. Drizzle with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg