Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce
Experience a burst of summer flavors with this vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a luxurious garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes—but also customizable to suit your taste. Assemble your bowl with colorful ingredients that create a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Enjoy the ease of meal prep by making components ahead of time, allowing you to indulge in a refreshing and wholesome meal whenever you desire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Toss shrimp in olive oil and spices; let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Mix thawed corn, diced onion, minced jalapeño (if using), chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make corn salsa.
- Preheat grill to medium heat and grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create creamy garlic sauce.
- In serving bowls, layer corn salsa at the bottom followed by grilled shrimp and sliced avocado.
- Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg