Description
This grilled shrimp bowl is loaded with juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, sweet corn salsa, and a zesty creamy sauce — a nutritious and colorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed summer lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat evenly.
- Grill corn over medium-high heat for 12 minutes, turning every few minutes. Let cool, then slice off kernels.
- Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and pink. Set aside.
- Mix diced avocado, grilled corn, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl to create the salsa.
- Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, olive oil, honey, chili powder, and salt to make the creamy sauce.
- Assemble the bowl with grilled shrimp, avocado corn salsa, and a drizzle of creamy sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh avocado and herbs for the best flavor. Don’t overcook shrimp. For vegan, swap shrimp for grilled tofu and use cashew-based sauce.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fresh & Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 145mg