Description
This vibrant and flavor-packed Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce is the perfect blend of smoky, creamy, fresh, and tangy. With juicy grilled shrimp, a sweet corn salsa, rich avocado, and a zesty homemade sauce, it’s a bowl that’s both light and satisfying. Great for quick dinners or meal prep, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes and is endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
1/3 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 ripe avocados, sliced or mashed
1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
2 teaspoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon lime juice (for the sauce)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for the sauce)
1 1/2 cups cooked grains (quinoa, rice, or bulgur – optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
2. In another bowl, mix corn, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the corn salsa. Chill in the fridge.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or mayo, hot sauce, honey or maple syrup, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt to make the sauce. Adjust taste if needed.
4. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and charred. Squeeze fresh lime juice on top after cooking.
5. Assemble the bowl: Start with a grain base if using, then add corn salsa, avocado, grilled shrimp, and drizzle the creamy sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Keep all the components separate if preparing ahead—assemble just before eating for the best texture.
Use a grill pan or skillet if you don’t have access to an outdoor grill.
Adjust the creamy sauce to your spice tolerance—taste before serving!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: shrimp bowl, corn salsa, avocado, creamy sauce