Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring fresh avocado, zesty corn salsa, and a rich creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a gratifying weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 cup fresh corn, cut off the cob
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp by mixing olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss in the shrimp and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque and slightly charred. Remove and let rest.
- Create the corn salsa by combining the diced avocados, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro in a bowl. Squeeze lime juice over and season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the bowl by starting with a base of rice or quinoa, topping it with the grilled shrimp, corn salsa, and drizzling the creamy garlic sauce over. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Store leftovers in airtight containers, keeping shrimp and salsa separate for freshness. Consume within 2 days.
- This dish pairs well with iced tea or lemonade for a refreshing drink.
- Feel free to mix in black beans or roasted bell peppers for added flavor and nutrition.
- Use Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative for sour cream in the sauce.
- Customize your bowl with fresh herbs like basil or mint for a unique touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 195mg