Name: Grilled Shrimp Bowl With Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; Salt & pepper to taste; 1 cup corn (grilled or canned); ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved; ¼ cup red onion, diced; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp chopped cilantro; Salt to taste; ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream; 1 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp hot sauce (optional); Salt and pepper to taste; 1 ripe avocado, sliced; 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa; Fresh greens or lettuce

Description

Enjoy this vibrant and protein-packed grilled shrimp bowl recipe featuring avocado, charred corn salsa, and a delicious creamy sauce. It’s a quick and healthy dinner option perfect for summer grilling and family meals. This bowl is gluten-free and customizable, ideal for clean eating and meal prep.

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper to taste

For the Corn Salsa:

1 cup corn (grilled or canned)
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, diced
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Salt to taste

For the Creamy Sauce:

¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Other Bowl Components:

1 ripe avocado, sliced
2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Fresh greens or lettuce

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Instructions

Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Grill Shrimp: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Prepare Corn Salsa: In a mixing bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Toss well.
Make Creamy Sauce: Whisk together yogurt (or sour cream), mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Adjust consistency with a splash of water if needed.
Assemble the Bowl: In serving bowls, layer rice or quinoa, greens, grilled shrimp, corn salsa, and avocado slices. Drizzle with creamy sauce.
Serve: Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Use frozen pre-cooked shrimp to speed up the process.
Customize with black beans, bell peppers, or pickled onions.
Make it spicy with jalapeños or chili flakes in the salsa.
Dairy-free? Use vegan yogurt or sauce alternatives.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Dish, Bowls, Healthy Recipes
Method: Grilled, Assembled
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 620mg