Description
A fresh and flavorful grilled shrimp bowl with avocado mash, corn salsa, and a creamy sauce. Perfect for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- For the Corn Salsa:
- 1 1/2 cups corn (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt to taste
- For the Avocado Mash:
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
- Optional: a splash of water to thin, if needed
- Optional Add-Ons:
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice (as a base)
- Shredded lettuce or baby spinach
- Diced tomatoes or pickled onions
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- For the corn salsa, mix corn, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- For the avocado mash, mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- For the creamy sauce, combine mayo or Greek yogurt, lime juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cilantro, and salt. Add water if needed to thin.
- Assemble bowls with a base (rice, quinoa, or greens), avocado mash, shrimp, and corn salsa. Drizzle with creamy sauce and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen corn for the salsa.
- Adjust hot sauce to your spice preference.
- Marinating shrimp enhances flavor.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: grilled shrimp bowl, avocado, corn salsa, creamy sauce, healthy meal