Description
Elevate your dinner experience with this Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring a vibrant blend of flavors. Smoky grilled shrimp, creamy avocado mash, and zesty corn salsa come together in a nutritious meal that’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep lunches. Drizzled with a spicy lime dressing, this dish is not only healthy but also indulgent—making it feel like a mini fiesta in every bite. With easy customization options, you can create a bowl that fits your taste preferences, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 1/2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 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
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional, to taste)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp by combining olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss shrimp to coat and let sit for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare the corn salsa by mixing corn, diced red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in another bowl.
- Mash the avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy yet chunky.
- For the creamy sauce, whisk together mayo (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, hot sauce (if using), garlic powder, smoked paprika, cilantro, and salt.
- Grill the marinated shrimp over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
- Assemble your bowl with rice or quinoa as the base topped with corn salsa, avocado mash, grilled shrimp, and creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 220mg