Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce
Elevate your dinner with this Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring Avocado, Corn Salsa, and a Creamy Sauce. This vibrant and flavorful dish combines smoky grilled shrimp with a refreshing corn salsa and creamy avocado mash, all drizzled with a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep lunches, this bowl is packed with protein and healthy fats, making it both satisfying and nutritious. Enjoy customizing the ingredients to suit your taste—it’s like a fiesta in every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 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)
- Juice of 1 ½ limes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in olive oil and spices for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare corn salsa by mixing corn, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Whisk together mayo (or yogurt), lime juice, hot sauce (if using), garlic powder, smoked paprika, cilantro, and salt for the creamy sauce.
- Grill shrimp for about 2–3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
- Assemble the bowl with cooked rice or quinoa as the base topped with corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 220mg