Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce
Elevate your meal with this Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring creamy avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a delectable garlic sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish combines succulent grilled shrimp with fresh ingredients that burst with flavor. In just 25 minutes, you can prepare a healthy and satisfying bowl that’s customizable to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed on a sunny day or as a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
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- 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 thawed frozen corn
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced, optional)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 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, combine shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Toss to coat the shrimp evenly.
- In another bowl, mix thawed corn, diced onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt to create the corn salsa.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat and cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- For the creamy garlic sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- To assemble the bowls: Divide corn salsa among serving bowls. Top with grilled shrimp and sliced avocado. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 220mg