Description
Dive into the vibrant flavors of our Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa & Creamy Garlic Sauce. This dish is a perfect blend of succulent grilled shrimp and fresh ingredients, topped with a creamy garlic sauce that adds a delightful twist. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or a satisfying lunch, this bowl is not only packed with protein but also customizable to suit your dietary preferences. Whether you stick with shrimp or swap in chicken or tofu, this recipe guarantees a meal bursting with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
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- 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
- Marinate shrimp in olive oil and spices for 15–30 minutes.
- Mix corn salsa ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Preheat grill and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Combine creamy garlic sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Assemble your bowl: start with corn salsa, add grilled shrimp and avocado, then drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 215mg