Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce
Looking for a fresh and vibrant dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings? This Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce is your answer! Bursting with color and flavor, this meal can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy schedules. The zesty corn salsa complements the tender grilled shrimp beautifully, while the creamy garlic sauce adds a rich finish that ties everything together. With wholesome ingredients and customizable toppings, this bowl will surely 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: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 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
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Let marinate for a few minutes.
- Combine corn, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in another bowl to create the corn salsa.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat and grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the creamy garlic sauce.
- Assemble by layering corn salsa at the bottom of each bowl followed by grilled shrimp and slices of avocado.
- Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg